All For One And One For All!

All For One

andOne For All!

THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY TEAMWORK

REINFORCING THE FAMILY UNIT can be as simple as a game of Monopoly, but oftentimes we are magnified in focusing specifically on what we can accomplish as a team. With each family member’s own unique set of skills, strengths, and personality traits, a winning team is there to be honed. When each is functioning in their zone, with the betterment of the team as motivation, the family unit is strengthened and individual relationships are solidified. Here are a few ideas to help your family work as a team:

Prepare Meals Together Decide on a special menu (such as Italian)—from concept to completion, everyone has an assigned task but are working as a team to prepare an authentic, multicourse meal.

Engage In A Sport Your local community center, neighborhood association, and church are good places for involvement. Select activities that focus on individual skills and personal bests—not necessarily winning or losing.

Get Going Outside Participating in walkathons/marathons (especially for a charity) is a great way to come together for a common cause. Camping is also tons of fun and lends itself particularly well to team-building exercises (pitching tent, collecting firewood, cooking, etc.). w Volunteer It doesn’t get much better than uniting for a good cause. Options abound for ways your family can get involved. For opportunities in our area, see our Inspire Lake Norman on page 24.