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Show 4W The Salt Lake JribuneSunddV, Mfcj 18 I'M How to plan successful family vacation Thorns Fh D Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist Department ot Family and Human Development, Itah State University LOGAN - Many a parent will hear the words Are we there yet as they travel the countryside pieservmg the , institution of the . family vac ation The saying that "The family that By R Lee plays together, stays together1 has been supported by several recent studies Strong families are ones that do both work and leisure activities together, but farn this doesn t mean that dies do everything toge'her, a bal an e c,f h,!' ond ties is desirable You like the beai i . h likes the mountain.' go to Disneyland ' tv: ill Identify the issue (where m go brainwhat to do on vacation, storm ideas (3) evaluate the alternatives (4) select an alternative (5i think about it a few days and gather more information, (6j see if everyone still agrees on the- - dec .sion, modify if necessary, and (7 make the final de-- c isiun and begin planning Sc, me families may have a summer vacation tradition, an activity that they do earh year, that has become accepted and right Tnat may make der iding easier These vacation traditions can be an important part of a family a identity and roots There are a few things you can do to help younger children more fully enjoy the family vaca'ion (1) Pre-par- e them, discuss hjw you will travel, what you will see read some books about vacations, (2) plan activities, help each child prepare a shoe box lua) a'.d your spouse w ant to T'u- - kids Differing leisure freferemes are the rule lathei than the xrept'on In one rei ent study, 75 percent of the families reported sometime 4 di i agreeing about what u do wit-- their leisure time These differences are more likely as children gei old r Havirg a family c ounc il espc ialh with grade-schoand t en age chi dren, is a good way to decide on the family vacation 4 family council is not just calling the children together to tell them what Mom and Dad have decided It is a way to go about reac long a dec that everyone has helped make These basic steps should be included c ' ,c-- e u 1 Q S6I IP KINDERCARE'S VLcitj. fvi. rs- hum Peace of Mind for You...An Exciting By Leo F Buscaglia, !h D Most of us have disc overed that laughter is a great wav to cope with life's difficulties It an break dead locks and end feuds It magically puts cares and won ics in proper perspective It fries us from the traps in which we occasionally put ourselves It eases tension and uncertainty and helps restore the balanc e that we call good health It is cheaper, health- IN-THE-HO- open 6:30-- Learning Experience for Tftem... special rate oi the Preschool Time Ot Their Lies" For more information, cal 964 6597 Uatm au nut SaRUfce Ornery, n No 6 Mjrdj, $45wk. ansn bcu' sp to spf cuu. 7 e I t mi 1 to out Salt Lake City JL -- TEL At Kinder Care . i. i : Q 1 UTAH'S LEADING AND MOST PREFERRED HOME -e faces cracked into a smile and then a laugh was a great moment for all who witnessed it especially dad, whose bird imitations and silly faces always did the trick As youngsters, we found that laughing was one of our favorite occupations, and we shared a special bond with people who joined us. 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