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Reimagining familial bonding

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Growing up, I wouldn’t have dared to leave my father’s table (not to mention my grandfather’s table) in fewer than 25 minutes; in those days, Sunday dinners were reserved for transferring knowledge from one generation to the next. Each week, as I take my seat, I remind myself of the value in listening intently to my kids – which, as an extrovert, takes practice. What interpersonal skill are you working on right now? (Image courtesy of Pexels.com)

A generation ago, things ground to a halt on Sundays – which, in today’s fast-paced world, seems romantic at best.

In our home, we hold fast to coming together for Sunday dinner. Phones stay away, my wife and I enjoy the kids for a whopping six minutes (a fraction of the time it took to prepare the meal), but there’s value there.

Each week, I prioritize listening over talking – because when kids trust us to listen without judgement to the little stuff, they ultimately bring us the big stuff.

The mantra I repeat to myself: I can live in the silence.

– Jeff Arnold, RIGHTSURE, The Arizona 100

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