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Don’t leave family fun to chance, plan for it in advance

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Positive family relationships don’t happen by magic or accident, says the writer.

Positive family relationships don’t happen by magic or accident, says the writer.

ST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO

Jill Lim

  • The author realises there are only 24 weekends left this year and stresses the need to plan meaningful family activities amid busy schedules and important events.
  • She emphasises that positive family moments don’t happen by chance and encourages actively organising and booking time with family and friends.
  • Special attention is given to her special needs daughter, highlighting the challenge of creating memorable experiences for her and the determination to make the remaining year meaningful for everyone.

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SINGAPORE – I recently counted the number of weekends left in the year and realised there are 23. Twenty-three only! With 29 already behind us.

That makes me slightly anxious. While the first half of the year has been all right for our family, I worry that the remaining weeks and months will trickle away in the routine activities – work or school, meals, household matters and chores – and the rushing about that make up most of our family life.

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