Most of all it takes love. The way family members treat each other greatly influences a child's emotional health and development. Each family member is a unique human being who needs to be understood and appreciated. Here's a list of free or inexpensive things to do that can help to bring your family closer together. Read a book together.
Older children can take turns with the reading too.
Walk, run, ride your bikes or play a sport together. Join forces to rake the yard, wash the car or make fun out of some other family chore. Visit a museum, zoo or craft exhibit together. Play a board game. Cook something special together.