This booklet discusses the importance of family rituals as a way of staying connected to children as they move through adolescence. Family rituals give teens a sense of being part of a family that values its time together. Even something as simple as a family meal together can have great impact on maintaining a bond between parents and children. Another way to keep a family connected is to disconnect occasionally from electronic gadgets, including the television. Storytelling and celebrating cultural heritage are ways to foster a sense of family oneness. Five tips are given for creating family togetherness: (1) setting aside a family night; (2) scheduling regular get-togethers with the extended family; (3) creating unique family memories; (4) playing "remember when..."; and (5) taking time to listen. (Contains 18 references.) (SLD)