Maintaining a Great Relationship With Your Kids

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There’s no better way to take a person for granted than by spending all your time with them. All parents adore their kids, but you’ve got to admit: being with them all day can sometimes lead to undervaluing them. When you’ve spent an hour scrubbing “washable” crayon off the wall, the Play Doh sculpture your child has created looks more like a mess and less like the proud product of his creative genius. It’s often easier to appreciate them more when they’ve been away - say, at their grandmother’s house for the weekend. It helps you to realize the importance of using your time with them to the utmost.

Make Quality Time a Priority
Just because you spend all day with your kids doesn’t mean any of that is quality time-and “quantity time” just isn’t as special. But even if your schedule is (am-packed, there are plenty of opportunities to squeeze in a meaningful moment here and there.

•Grocery Shopping
Point out colors, textures, unfamiliar fruits and veggies; older children can help read labels and compare prices.

•Cooking
Let your kids help. Even if it means cleaning up a little extra mess, the fun they’ll have is worth the hassle - and it benefits everyone. Even the smallest children can stir or help gather ingredients.

• Doing Laundry
Sorting clothes and measuring out detergent gives kids a sense of purpose and provides a good chance for conversation.

• Riding in the Car
Turn down the radio and sing songs that everybody knows; talk about the passing scenery make up stories.

• During Evening “Downtime”
Every once in a while, turn off the TV and have a family fun night with games, crafts, stories or puzzles that get everyone involved.

Remember: multitasking diminishes the quality of quality time, so be fully present and attentive to your kids during these moments!

Article written by Audrey from best toddler swing and Papasan swing review

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October 21, 2011 | Filed Under Parenting

 

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