Quality Family Time Support Child Development

Legal case manager Mark Spatz serves on the board for the organization, Golden Parents, in Palm Beach County FL. Beyond his philanthropic work, Mark Spatz is a doting husband and father who prioritizes quality time with his family.

On average, American families only set aside 37 minutes of quality bonding time per day. Experts have noted that short-durations of high-quality interactions are more beneficial for children than longer, less attentive periods of togetherness. Children from families that routinely schedule quality bonding time experience higher levels of self-esteem and lower stress levels. As a result, they are less likely to engage in disruptive behaviors and also perform better academically.

During family time, children learn important emotional skills that increase their resilience and ability to handle conflict. This can improve all family members' quality of life by reinforcing positive dynamics. These benefits carry into adulthood, as children from close families are more likely to exhibit healthy parenting styles.

 

The Work of the Jewish Federation of Broward County

An attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Mark Spatz serves as the case manager of South Florida Injury Law. Before this role, Mark Spatz spent more than 30 years as an attorney at Simons and Spatz, PA. Dedicated to serving others, Mr. Spatz is a member of the Jewish Federation of Broward County.

An organization that promotes philanthropic giving to secure resources for others, the Jewish Federation of Broward County works in the local community and around the globe. The organization offers a range of programs, including those that support at-risk populations in Israel and Ethiopia. Programs also provide money to feed and assist the homeless, help victims of abuse, and support the people who are elderly and those with special needs.

The Jewish Federation of Broward County fortifies the local Jewish identity by establishing camps and day schools and organizing events that engage the community and foster advocacy. The organization also funds the Yetta Sher Solutions Grant and operates the Emergency Volunteer Project for Israel. 

Golden Parents, Inc. Helping Families Flourish

Mark Spatz is a case manager with South Florida Injury Law PA, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He brings thirty years of experience as an attorney to inform his responsibilities, including in personal injuries, vehicle accidents, and workers’ compensation. Mark Spatz is also on the board of directors of Golden Parents Inc., a non-profit organization in Palm Beach County, FL.

Golden Parents is a 501C(3) organization dedicated to raising family wellbeing awareness and helping parents, including single parents of low-income status. It was founded in 2009 by Lisa McMiller. The organization advocates for stronger families, proper child care, and education. It also provides a forum where parents can discuss their responsibilities and receive training and support in skills to bond better with their children. Golden Parents also assists troubled families through a three-step mentoring and counseling program that addresses strategies to improve their situations.

Among their activities, Golden Parents organizes formal and informal events where parents and their children can interact. One of these events is Cutz and Conversation, where community members meet monthly with a local barbershop therapist to discuss issues about their mental health. Another regular event is Teen Talk, where teenagers engage fortnightly in discussions about their lives with a licensed therapist.

Spend Quality Time with Your Children Pursuing Their Passions

An attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, previously with Simons and Spatz, PA, Mark Spatz dedicates much of his free time to promoting family engagement as a member of the board of directors of Golden Parents, Inc. In this role, Mark Spatz helps the nonprofit accomplish its mission of supporting the children of single parents and providing opportunities for bonding.

One of the key ways by which parents can bond with their children is through spending time doing what interests them. Children develop a wide range of different interests, from sports to video games. Parents can bond with their children by asking questions and experiencing these interests with their children. Most parents probably do not consider playing Minecraft a valuable use of time, but taking an hour to do that with a child can help tear down barriers and open up channels of communication.

Parents can encourage their children to pursue their interests in a variety of ways, from spearheading craft projects to going to a science museum to learn more about a particular topic.

It is just important to spend time with the family.