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Creating Strong Family Bonds

One of the upsides of the COVID-19 pandemic is that families have been able to spend a lot of quality time together. A strong family bond is a lasting connection that all family members carry with them, creating a sense of security and belonging. Research shows that strong family bonds contribute to higher self-esteem, fewer behavioral problems and improved communication skills. Need ideas on how to build your family bond? Try the following:
1.    Share meals. While busy schedules can make finding time to eat together difficult, make sharing meals with your family a priority. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, eating together allows family members to catch up with each other, talk about how they are feeling and laugh together. If time is tight, start with a few days a week. Try to keep phones and electronic devices away from the table to allow for uninterrupted time together.
2.    Be kind to one another. You may feel like you can let your guard down around your family, but remember to treat each other with respect. Give compliments, say thank you, support each other’s interests and celebrate successes. Treating family members with kindness makes everyone feel good.
3.    Focus on experiences. If you think back on your childhood, you probably remember the experiences you had with your family (the camping trip when the raccoon almost got in the trash), not the things (the fancy, new TV). Go on a hike, ride bikes and plan special events and you’ll likely find yourself creating great memories that will last a lifetime.
4.    Volunteer together. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community and feel good while doing it. For families, volunteering together comes with another set of benefits. You’ll get to reinforce your family values, share unique experiences and see your family members in a new light. What’s more, you’ll become part of a bigger family that is your community.
5.    Try new things. Sometimes trying new things can be scary, but doing it as a family can make it less stressful. Sign up for an art class, cook a new food or travel to a place no one has ever visited before. Who knows, you might just find a new passion that brings your family closer together.

Summer Camp 2020 Is Right Around The Corner!

June 15 to September 7, 2020

One small step for your kids…one giant leap for God’s Kingdom!

Blast off with the first VBS to land on the moon! Apple Tree Learning Center’s ” To Mars and Beyond” will help kids discover the wonders of God’s universe. They’ll become Voyagers on a journey through space, exploring where God’s power can take them. Beginning in your Assembly area-an outpost on Mars-they’ll lift off to distant planets on special missions to collect power sources. Along the way, they’ll learn how God walked with heroes of the Bible, and that God is always with them, too. Add to the adventure with out-of-this-world fun, learning, and timeless Bible stories that inspire kids to give glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine!

Every year our staff works hard at creating a calendar plan filled with Summer Camp FUN!

Download our Themes and Bible Focus PDF

This theme is designed to engage every child – at every age – with the perfect blend of fun and learning — all captured in a weekly calendar timeline.  The greatest benefit of our camp is that it prepares your child to walk into the school year with even more knowledge, confidence and motivation to succeed in the classroom.

Don’t let your child miss out on a chance of a lifetime where they get to have fun with their friends exploring, dreaming, thinking, creating, and most importantly … a summer filled with learning and fun!

Take a step and plan your child’s summer fun, contact any center to REGISTER YOUR CHILD!

Apple Tree Learning Centers provide a Christian-based preschool and primary school education in four locations serving the cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Northeast North Carolina. We are a private Christian school that is committed to educational goals of excellence.

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