Caring Days...Family Resoutions that Matter (5 of 10)

Fifth in our line-up of "Family Resolutions that Matter" is the ever-important issue of caring. We often say we love our family members and we care about our family members, but how do we show it? Showing that we truly care for each other requires more than lip-service. This is one time when actions speak louder than words.
Here's an activity idea that might help your family start to pay more attention to how each member actually cares for each other. Click here to read the rest of the story.

Does Your Family Have Enough Vitamin "L" (Laughter)?

Do you have enough vitamin "L" in your daily diet? "L" standing for laughter, of course.
Laughing is good for the body and soul. A good laugh provides the following health benefits:
Boosts immunity
Lowers stress hormones
Decreases pain
Relaxes your muscles
Prevents heart disease
A good laugh bonds people together, defuses conflict and strengthens relationships. According to Victor Borge, "Laughter is the shortest distance between two people". It serves as a balm for anxiety, tension and fear and increases the "feel good" chemicals in our brains.
Laughter is good for people big and small. If you are a parent, you will likely have a smile spread across your face remembering back to one of your child's first big belly laughs. Read more here.