17.8. Practical Ways to Build a Harmonious Family

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is an example of a family activity?

   Hint

   Think about what you do daily as a family.

2. 2.

   Define active listening.

   Hint

   It involves not just hearing but understanding.

3. 3.

   What does consistent family time promote?

   • Strain
   • Bonding
   • Isolation

   Hint

   Think about how being together affects your feelings.

4. 4.

   Active listening only involves hearing the words spoken.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall what active listening involves.

5. 5.

   Design a family activity plan that includes daily interactions and conflict resolution strategies to improve family harmony.

   Hint

   Consider how often you currently spend time together and how you could improve that.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a recent conflict in your family. What steps were taken to resolve it? How could these steps be improved for future conflicts?

   Hint

   Think about how emotions played a role in that situation.