Ask “What are you most looking forward to for today?”

Remind yourselves of what values your family has. (Example: “We are kind. We tell the truth. We work hard.”)

Take turns encouraging one another for your day (think cheerleader).

Have everyone pick one thing they hope to accomplish during the day.

Tell stories of how God helped you overcome a fear or another difficult situation.

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Create a Rhythm - Morning Time

Turn up a worship song in the car and everyone sing as loud as you can.

As you’re driving around with your family, pick people on the road and pray over them together out loud.

Talk about family memories that make you laugh. 

Play a game of “I Spy” as you drive along.

Listen to the Sunday sermon in the car; take time to pause, and talk about it as a family.

Create a Rhythm - Drive Time

Recap the day by asking what the high and low points were of the day.

Dream together what a family’s future could be.

Take turns sharing one thing you’re thankful for.

Talk about your all-time favorite meals.

Talk about current events and how they relate to your family.

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Create a Rhythm - Meal Time

Read a Bible story from the Bible App for Kids, The Jesus Storybook Bible, The Action Bible, or another Bible Storybook.

Take time to have members of your family pray out loud for another member of the family.

Have everyone share what you most appreciate about one another.

Have each member of your family share a person outside of the family they are thankful for and the reason why they are thankful.

Share one verse from the Bible (can be from that week’s sermon) and talk about its meaning. 

Create a Rhythm - Bed Time