Parenting expert judy ford has written a warm-hearted and engaging guide to creating a joyful and close family. Chapters range from the serious-rise above your differences, take breaks from one another, and keep rules flexible-to the fun-enhancing-eat outdoors, celebrate with reunions, and frolic, romp and play. Don't fuss over the clutter, turn off the tv, lighten up, and enjoy each other are examples of the kind of practical wisdom that shines here.