Parenting Together

Building relationships takes time and energy. Work on creating opportunities for open communication with your partner so you can be better parents to your children.

Week 1
Go for a brisk walk together 3 times this week. Talk over goals you both set this year.

Week 2
Cook together at least once this week. Plan a menu you both enjoy, make a grocery list, shop together. Be sure to include heart healthy ingredients like fresh fruit and veggies.

Week 3
Take lessons together. Sign up for dance, tennis or music lessons for a regular "date".

Week 4
Make a marriage checkup appointment with each other this week. Ask each other “What was the best thing that happened to us as a couple this past year?” Schedule another appointment for December.

Source: 52 Dates For You and Your Mate, Dave and Claudia Arp, Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville TN. http://www.marriagealive.com/