Family matters

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Resolutions rolled off the tongues of many ahead of the start of the year.While individuals strive toward personal goals, some families have new resolve, too - to spend more time with each other.Of course, finding hours in the day to share with loved ones isn't as easy as it sounds."I think in general, families want to spend time together, but society has changed so drastically that there's just so many activities that kids are involved in these days," says Robin Shiffrin, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Henrietta, N.Y.These activities can get in the way of family time."There's also pressure from these activities - which are often very, very good activities - but there is this pressure to commit," making it hard for families to feel like they can take time off.The good news is, even with soccer practice or music lessons, families can still spend quality time together.In fact, that time can start in the car on the way to little Johnny or Jane's game.
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