Building Strong Family Bonds

BY JULIE ANDERSON

Spending time bonding with your family this summer will help prevent underage drinking in your household. Bonding also lays the groundwork to make difficult conversations easier. Establishing trust that is built while spending quality time together, will make it easier to set and enforce rules later about not using alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs. Remember to have fun together and prioritize family bonding this summer!

We’ve compiled some ideas for family bonding time below. You can also check the magazine’s calendar of events for more family-friendly events.

• Make treats and take them to a friend

• Sit on the porch and tell a story

• Play a new game

• Make popsicles

• Go fishing

• Family hike

• Backyard campout

Local Events for Families:

• Movies in the Park – Fridays at Dusk North Ogden, Pleasant View, and Harrisville Parks

• Food Truck Thursdays – Thursdays North Ogden Park 5 p.m.

• Cherry Days Events July 4th – 8th northogdencherrydays.com/calendar

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