OK...here is one very very crucial question for all of us to answer:  Why is it when we are presented with an idea, a suggestion, an inspiration, someone else's great example etc...and something inside our head and heart says " I SHOULD DO THAT...I KNOW I SHOULD DO THAT..."  that we then do not do it.  WE DO NOT DO IT.  WHY?

That was a set-up...because I am going to share with you something that I am SURE will change your family in a very constructive, positive way IF YOU DO IT.  If you do not do it,  at least promise me that  you will ask yourself, a week or two from now...Why didn't I do that?  Deal?

COUNCIL
FAMILY COUNCIL.
DIRECTED BY THE MOM AND THE DAD (if there is only one parent in the home then that one parent can do this just the same.)
ALL THE KIDS PARTICIPATE BECAUSE THE MOM AND AND DAD ASK EACH ONE WHAT THEY THINK ABOUT THE TOPIC OF DISCUSSION.
COUNCIL
FAMILY COUNCIL
DIRECTED BY THE MOM AND DAD (if there is only one parent in the home then that one parent can do this just the same.)
ALL THE KIDS PARTICIPATE BECAUSE THE MOM AND DAD ASK EACH ONE WHAT THEY THINK ABOUT THE TOPIC OF DISCUSSION.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Why did I repeat that?

 Want to guess?  Yes, you are right. BECAUSE IT CAN TOTALLY TRANSFORM THE WELL BEING OF YOUR FAMILY---TAKE IT TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL.

Why do I think it can help you "big time"...because the foundation upon which FAMILY COUNCILS IS BUILT IS THAT the parents become ACTIVE LEADERS IN THE FAMILY and the children become active participants in building and strengthening the family.  YOU ARE NOT JUST A BUNCH OF PEOPLE WHO HAPPEN TO BE LIVING UNDER THE SAME ROOF. 

YOU ARE A TEAM..A FAMILY TEAM WORKING TOGETHER TO BUILD AND STRENGTHEN YOUR FAMILY.

Up to you....give it a try? Have a nice day. Jim