Top 10 ways to stay connected as a family

This story was originally titled "Top 10 ways to stay connected as a family" in the October 2007 issue. Subscribe to Canadian Living today and never miss an issue!

1. Create a family website. Post pictures or a slide show; or post reminders, share news and note events.

2. Pick up two event tickets to something your child would like so you can spend one-on-one time together.

3. Get Grandma on MSN or a page on Facebook so she can “talk,” too.

4. If your partner is away on business, send a package to the hotel with a love note from you, pictures from the kids and favourite snacks and treats.
 
5. Kids love a ride. Get a family transit pass so that you can make stops for lunch, at the library or even just for an ice cream.

6. Send a TLC care package to a college or university student living away from home.

7. Start a Family Book Club. Let everyone have a turn picking age-appropriate books to read and discuss.
 
8. If your friends are scattered across the country, e-mail letters, with everyone adding on a paragraph or two about what’s going on in his or her life.

9. It doesn’t have to be a long conversation, but just a quick call at lunchtime lets your partner or a friend know you’re thinking of them.

10. Dinnertime is the perfect time to share a story or talk about your day with other family members.

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