In our fast-paced world, it is becoming increasingly difficult for families to spend quality time together. Complex work and school schedules make it nearly impossible to maintain consistent family dinner nights, not to mention plan special outings – activities that are necessary to fostering a sense of connection between family members. Sometimes, families may feel like it’s okay to neglect spending time together on a regular basis, yet doing so may have a negative effect, as recent studies show that prioritizing family time can significantly improve your quality of life – and health.

Discover five ways that consistent family time can positively impact people’s lives in our latest post.

The Benefits of Family Time

Spending more time with your family can lead to many positive effects, such as:

1. Improved Mental Health: The coronavirus pandemic brought out a level of loneliness that the world had never experienced before, as many people avoided gatherings and distanced themselves from friends and family. Sadly, the effects of this isolationist behavior still appear to be negatively impacting society today. According to a June 2025 report from the World Health Organization, 1 in 6 people currently struggle with loneliness. Being surrounded by loved ones on a regular basis can lead to an improved overall mindset and a feeling of being supported by others.
2. Decreased Risk of Behavioral Problems: Studies have shown that kids who have consistent, positive family interactions are less likely to struggle with substance or other abuse issues. Being with family and participating in positive activities together can also help children work through emotional issues.
3. A Stronger Sense of Self-Confidence: Research shows that time spent with family is paramount for building crucial self-confidence, especially for young children. Since children often look to parent figures for advice and encouragement, a negative or absent family situation can affect their ability to build that self esteem.
4. The Development of Good Parenting Skills: For most individuals, the development of parenting skills begins at an early age as they watch how their own parents behave and interact. Being a good parental role model for your children provides them with a valuable framework that they can build from when they start their own families in the future, and your in-person interactions teach them so much more than what they might learn from online resources.  
5. A Longer Life: Studies have shown that older adults with larger social networks (including their families) are more likely to have good episodic memory, better cognitive functions and a lower allostatic load, (the wear and tear of the body from being stressed). These factors alone can lead to a longer, healthier life.

Learn How Solidarity Can Help Your Family

At Solidarity HealthShare, we know how important time with family is, which is why we encourage “family first” in our community. From providing our Members and their families with affordable, ethical healthcare to offering prayers and support through times of trial, we believe that supporting family life is vital to fostering a healthy society. To learn more about how you can become a Member at Solidarity HealthShare, give us a call today at 737-SHARING.