In a study of families, these are a few of the qualities that help to make families strong:

1.) Spend time together as a family. This might be a family outing, playing a favorite game together, or whatever the family enjoys.

2.) Have good communication patterns with lots of talking & listening. Listening and trying to understand are really important.

3.) Express appreciation to one another. Don’t take one another for granted.

4.) Have a sense of commitment to one another. Work as a team.

5.)  Support each other’s efforts.  If someone in the family has a game, concert, or some special event, then go and support that person.