1. Call to order.
2. Take minutes.
3. Read and discuss the minutes of the previous meetings.
4. Discuss old business, what was done from previous meeting.
5. Discuss new business, discuss plans for family outings, any rules broken, chores, etc.
6. Use worksheet of things to do.
7. End with positive remarks.

Rules:

1. Do not meet for too long at a time, 30 minutes max.
2. Don't let one person dominate the meeting.
3. Put agreements into action.
4. Rotate chairman and secretary.
5. Meet at the same time each week.

Family Meeting Worksheet

Who is present: ___________, __________, ___________, __________

(Discuss Meals for the week, Discipline problems, Chores, Vacations, Plan Date Night)

Two things I (He) will work on, what I'm willing to do:

1. _________________________________________________________________
   
   
2. _________________________________________________________________
   
   

Two things I (She) will work on, what I'm willing to do:

1. _________________________________________________________________
   
   
2. _________________________________________________________________
   
   

Things to get done (kids)

1. _________________________________________________________________
   
   
2. _________________________________________________________________
   
   
3. _________________________________________________________________
   
   

Things that need to get done (house)

1. _________________________________________________________________
   
   
2. _________________________________________________________________
   
   
3. _________________________________________________________________
   
   

Validate each other - Say something positive - record here

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