| We often hear people talk about bonding moments | | | | different forms. But, in the words of a mother, Brenda |
| lately. It seems that more and more are seeking to | | | | Hyde, it is important to remember that there "is no set |
| establish solid relationships and develop personal | | | | formula for connecting with your children." Further, |
| attachments that can be relied on regardless of the | | | | she said that "memories are treasured during a |
| number of years or the incidents and events that may | | | | person's lifetime because of the emotions behind the |
| happen. | | | | moment." What could be a better way to remember |
| Bonding moments take in many forms. Some girls | | | | that moment than to have a token that was made |
| can just spend a whole afternoon talking and say they | | | | during that special time. This is where card making |
| are bonding. Older women can spend time in beauty | | | | comes in. |
| salons and spas, and also call it bonding. For men, | | | | Card making is synonymous to finding a good time for |
| their idea of bonding is watching a basketball game | | | | parents to learn a new skill and teach the kids, while |
| over some bottles of beer. | | | | having fun and spending quality time with them. To add |
| Several and varied definitions of bonding are given but | | | | more fun, some games can be done. One example |
| simply put, it is just finding an activity that people can | | | | is the "It's your card day" game where all members of |
| enjoy and do together to strengthen their relationship | | | | the family pick one member for whom each will make |
| and make sure that they create fond memories of | | | | a card for. The recipient will surely feel the love of |
| their togetherness. | | | | the whole family as he gets cards from everyone. |
| One form of bonding that is gaining popularity is crafts, | | | | Card making is definitely a fun and enjoyable activity |
| or more specifically, card making. Women who are | | | | that kids will surely love. For younger children, however, |
| into card making will say that they spend countless | | | | adult supervision and guidance is needed because |
| hours of fun with their friends, while shopping for | | | | there are tools that can hurt them if not used |
| papers, inks and other materials. Young girls find it a | | | | properly. Some of these are the scissors, glue, glue |
| worthwhile group activity that they can do while they | | | | gun and paper. These are seemingly harmless items |
| talk about school, growing up problems and boys. | | | | but, when not handled properly and left alone with kids, |
| For parents, bonding time with the kids can take | | | | might spell harm. |