Family Movie Night
Movie night is a fun and wonderful tradition that gives you the opportunity to strengthen your bond with family. Whether you enjoy the classics, a comedy, or a good old family movie grab your blankets and your popcorn, and snuggle up to make family movie night a weekly tradition.
Below are some tips to make your family movie night enjoyable and a recurring event.
Use Streaming Services
Gone are the days of browsing a video store for a movie. There are so many streaming services to choose from it won’t be hard to find a movie everyone will enjoy. Whether you use Disney+ or Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu there are family-friendly films across all of these platforms. Not sure what to watch make a game out of it, and use a ‘spin the wheel’ decider to decide which movie to watch.
Make it Comfy
Grab your blankets and pillows and get comfy on your sofa. A designated space set up for everyone to gather will help you enjoy your chosen movie in peace. Dim the lights and close the curtains creating a movie theater-like experience without leaving the house.
Bring on the Snacks
Don’t forget the snacks. It wouldn’t be movie night without your favorite snack. No matter what your favorite snack is popcorn or candy make sure you have it on hand. Nothing says family movie night then a great movie and a tasty treat. Don’t forget the drinks!
No-Tech Policy
During movie night, everyone should be engaged and enjoying the movie. That means phones down – or better yet – in another room. The point is to enjoy the movie on the big screen not the tiny one in the palm of your hand. This helps foster a good sense of shared experiences, which is the goal
Post-Movie Discussion
Discussing your favorite parts of the movie makes for a fun movie night. After it ends, take time to talk about it as a family and talk about the highs and lows that you liked and didn’t. It’s a good way to keep the daily conversation going and gauge how interested everyone was in the movie itself.
Family movie night is supposed to be a fun and happy experience. With the right atmosphere, that’s exactly what you get.
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