Jim and Jamie Shields, authors of the book 'The Family Board Meeting,' discuss the importance of quality time and one-on-one connections with children. They share their personal experiences of building a blended family and the impact of their family board meetings. The couple emphasizes the need for playfulness, trust, and open-mindedness in creating strong family bonds. They also offer advice on resetting and restarting family traditions when life gets busy. In this conversation, Jim and Jamie discuss the importance of quality time and connection with children, as well as the value of creating traditions and rituals. They emphasize the need to prioritize relationships over perfection and to make the most of the time available, even if it's limited. They also share personal stories and examples of how they have fostered their children's interests and passions, allowing them to explore and discover their own paths. The conversation concludes with advice on parenting teenagers, including setting boundaries, allowing independence, and embracing natural consequences.

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