In everyday life, we often find it difficult to find time to talk to our children and really understand what they feel, think, and experience. Between school, homework, and screens, deep conversations can take a backseat. However, there is a simple and fun way to connect with them: a game called “Find the Lie.”
A game to discover more about their world
This game can be played during meals, on the way home from school, or when the family is together. The dynamic is simple: each member of the family must tell three things about their day: two are true and one is false. The others must guess which is the lie.
It may seem like an innocent game, but it is a powerful tool to encourage communication. Not only does it allow us to know the most important moments of our children’s day, but it can also reveal their desires, fears, and worries, those aspects that they sometimes find difficult to express directly.
More than a game: an opportunity to strengthen bonds
In addition to helping parents get to know their children better, this game also allows them to better understand adults. By sharing their own experiences, mom and dad can show them that they also have difficult days, moments of joy, and situations that challenge them. This fosters empathy and mutual understanding, generating an atmosphere of trust in the family.
Human relationships, like math, become easier when we understand them. When we know the reason for certain attitudes or reactions, we can respond with more patience, affection, and support. Ultimately, the more we know each other, the more we understand each other, and the more we understand each other, the more we love each other.
A moment of connection with God at the end of the day
Just as this game helps strengthen family ties, it can also be an inspiration for our relationship with God. At the end of the day, we can set aside a few minutes to talk to Him and share our best and worst moments, as we would with a good friend or with our loved ones.
A simple bedtime routine can include three key steps:
- Giving thanks: Giving thanks for the good and the bad, for everything that has helped us grow.
- Reflecting: Doing a brief soul-searching about what we could have done better.
- Sharing with God: Telling our heavenly Father the most important thing of the day and trusting in his love and mercy.
When we spend more time with God, we get to know him better and love him more, just as it happens with our family relationships. Let’s not let the accelerated pace of life deprive us of these opportunities for connection, both with our children and with our Creator.
A small change with a big impact
Incorporating this activity into the family routine can make a big difference in communication and bonding between parents and children. It also reminds us that God also wants to hear what we have to tell him each day. Why not start today?
