Join Jim Shiels, a father of five and author dedicated to enhancing family connections, as he shares insights from his book, The Family Board Meeting. He emphasizes the need for focused, tech-free family interactions and the importance of scheduled one-on-one time with children. Shiels advocates for regular date nights to strengthen partner relationships, while also encouraging families to embrace their imperfections. With personal anecdotes, he illustrates how these practices can lead to deeper emotional bonds and healthier family dynamics.
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Parenting Lessons from Addiction Center
Jim Shiels witnessed successful parents in an addiction center struggling due to sacrificed family quality time.
This inspired him to find ways to prioritize family relationships over career demands.
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Define Quality Time Correctly
Quality time means intentional, planned one-on-one time without distractions.
Avoid multitasking or group settings when you want meaningful engagement with your children.
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Prioritize One-on-One Time
Spend one-on-one time regularly with each child, free from electronics.
Prioritize family time over work to avoid giving children only the leftovers of your attention.
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You Have 18 Summers to Create Lasting Connection with Your Children
Jim Sheils
The Family Board Meeting offers a simple yet effective strategy for busy parents to strengthen their relationships with their children. By dedicating regular one-on-one time, parents can foster deeper connections and help their children develop important life skills. The book emphasizes the importance of setting aside quality time to ensure meaningful interactions and lasting bonds.
Today we are talking with our friend Jim Shiels about his book, The Family Board Meeting. Jim is a father of 5 and passionate about helping families have the best relationships they can. He talks about the importance of putting your phone down and having scheduled one on one time with your children as well as weekly dates with your partner. We hope you learn some helpful tips on how to dramatically strengthen your family!
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