2430 1549 Teens Parents & Family Parents true Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:20:44 -0700 /system/videos/1/30/24/2430.flv along, bond, bonding, dad, DIY, Do It Yourself, enjoy, enjoying, Essential Skills, family, father, folks, get, hang, hanging, Instructional, Learn to, mom, mother, out, parents, put, quality, spend, spending, stand, teenage, teenager, teens, time, Tips, T How To Spend Quality Time With Your Parents http://www.howcast.com/videos/2430-How-To-Spend-Quality-Time-With-Your-Parents http://www.howcast.com/videos/2430-How-To-Spend-Quality-Time-With-Your-Parents/edit approved 94 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=2430"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=2430" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 22 lodgerfilms http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2430/ppn_lodger_quality_time_parents_still_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 2709 false false false 25752 1 18 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2430/18.jpg Do something active Do something active. Take a hike together, go cycling, rent some Jet Skis. Exercise increases the brain’s production of endorphins, the feel-good chemicals, putting everyone in a good mood.

]]> 25753 2 30 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2430/30.jpg Try something new Try something new and preferably daring. Research shows that sharing a new experience—especially one that’s a little scary—helps people bond.

]]> 25754 3 39 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2430/39.jpg Play a team game Play a game where the family can divide into teams—like you and your dad against your mom and brother in a game of bowling, tennis, or golf. Rooting for the same side is a great equalizer.

]]> 25755 4 51 Tip Ask your parents about their past. It’s a safe subject that they’ll warm to; plus, it will remind you that your parents were once young, too.

]]> 25756 5 58 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2430/58.jpg Laugh with each other Laugh with each other. Rent a few comedies, take in some stand-up acts, or just exchange funny family stories around the dinner table. Psychologists who have researched laughter say that it builds strong connections.

]]> 25757 6 71 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2430/71.jpg Play cards Play cards together. According to one study, you can learn more about a person in one game of cards than you could on 12 dates. Imagine what insights you could gain into people you’ve known your whole life!

]]> 25758 7 84 Fact According to one poll, 67% of American teens say they want to spend more time with their parents.

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