{"id":4655,"date":"2019-12-06T06:01:43","date_gmt":"2019-12-06T06:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smalltownexplorer.com\/?p=4655"},"modified":"2020-01-04T07:50:15","modified_gmt":"2020-01-04T07:50:15","slug":"making-the-most-out-of-your-family-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smalltownexplorer.com\/making-the-most-out-of-your-family-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Making the  Most Out Of Your Family Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.slideshare.net\/slideshow\/embed_code\/key\/5dpoHaIANZZQwg\" width=\"668\" height=\"1240\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"border:1px solid #CCC; border-width:1px; margin-bottom:5px; max-width: 100%;\" allowfullscreen> <\/iframe> <\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:5px\"> <strong> <a href=\"\/\/www.slideshare.net\/alaskantourguides\/family-bonding-making-the-most-out-of-your-family-trip\" title=\"Family Bonding: Making The Most Out Of Your Family Trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Family Bonding: Making The Most Out Of Your Family Trip<\/a> <\/strong> from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskantour.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alaskan Tour Guides<\/a><\/strong> <\/div>\n<p><strong><em>Text Version<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Family Bonding: Making the Most Out of Your Trip<\/h2>\n<p>A trip together is a great way to unite as a family, and it can have numerous benefits for everyone. Here are some ideas to use before planning your next family vacation. <\/p>\n<h2>The Benefits of Family Bonding<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Encourages children to learn lifelong interpersonal skills.<\/li>\n<li>Creates family rituals that will serve as the basis for more bonding in the future.<\/li>\n<li>Provides a supportive environment to help kids develop self-confidence.<\/li>\n<li>Gives family members an opportunity to learn more about one another.<\/li>\n<li>Enables parents to model good behavior for their children.<\/li>\n<li>Teaches everyone the value of patience and understanding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A recent study found that 45% of people believe spending quality time with family members is the best part about vacationing together.<\/p>\n<h3>Unplug Your Devices<\/h3>\n<p>Sharing photos on social media is great, but make sure you don\u2019t spend the whole trip glued to your phones. <\/p>\n<h3>Make a Scrapbook<\/h3>\n<p>Collaborating on a physical keepsake from your vacation helps everyone feel closer even after the trip ends. <\/p>\n<h3>Sample Local Foods<\/h3>\n<p>Stepping outside of your family\u2019s comfort zone and trying the area\u2019s cuisine can be a memorable shared experience. <\/p>\n<h3>Let Kids Help Plan<\/h3>\n<p>Having every member of the family involved in planning a trip can be a good way to get it started on the right foot.<\/p>\n<h3>Enjoy the Outdoors<\/h3>\n<p>Activities such as fishing, hiking or guided tours get everyone away from distractions and create lasting memories. <\/p>\n<h3>Get Matching T-shirts<\/h3>\n<p>Making a commemorative T-shirt for your vacation gives your family an instant souvenir and helps foster camaraderie. <\/p>\n<h3>Do Something New<\/h3>\n<p>An experience that\u2019s new to everyone is an excellent way to bond as a family. <\/p>\n<h3>Don\u2019t Forget Down Time<\/h3>\n<p>Too many activities during your vacation can lead to everyone feeling weary, so make sure there\u2019s enough time to recharge.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Family Bonding: Making The Most Out Of Your Family Trip from Alaskan Tour Guides Text Version Family Bonding: Making the Most Out of Your Trip A trip together is a great way to unite as a family, and it can have numerous benefits for everyone. 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