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When families have a roadmap, they create a powerful journey! This book is a resource for parents, and anyone thinking about starting a family, to strengthen the cohesion between family members and to create an environment in which every individual can thrive. Its activities contribute to the development of the spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional, and physical capacities of the children and the family as a whole and include:Creating a family vision boardCollecting and writing family storiesDesigning a family circleThe no-stress family meetingMeal conversation startersActivities for family fun nightCrafting a family mission statementExploring the purpose of familySharing family inspirations and prayersFamilies are created and evolving in a world of constant change. Like everything else, the family needs a vision and tools to fulfill its vital function of being the cornerstone of community and society. It is essential to its survival to strive to maintain family unity. Creating a home environment and vision for your family with intention and with your values and purposes well defined, will contribute to the harmony and unity in the family. When you have a unified vision and a plan in place, parenting becomes easier, and making long-term and day-to-day decisions is a joyful and revitalizing process. Family Matters will guide you through activities such as identifying the elements of a family mission statement, laughing together while playing fun games, and taking turns facilitating family meetings. These activities will help your children practice and learn essential life skills that equip them to engage with the world with resilience and confidence. Create a new direction for your family today!