Time is one of our most valuable resources. Unfortunately, we cannot generate more of it and it really does seem to go by fast unless you are waiting on someone then time seems to stop. Children really do grow up fast so spending as much time with them as you can is very important. So how can you make time for quality time?
Schedule it in! This might sound ridiculous or unnecessary but trust us when we say that if you don’t make time for time, you won’t have time! By planning out activities on certain days, you’ll have more chance of making it happen. Obviously, things can go wrong and you might need to push back dates but this shouldn’t happen too often. You don’t need to schedule a whole day of activities or some special event that will cost you a fortune, simple activities such as a couple of hours at the beach or a walk in the park, or a picnic are all good ideas. Remember it’s not about what you are doing, it’s about spending the time together.
Chores as a family! Chores are boring sometimes and take up a big part of our day. Unfortunately, they need to be done in order to keep a functioning household so how can we do them and still spend time with our kids? Combine the two! Give the kids fun things to do like hoovering or watering the plants. Not only will they probably end up enjoying the task, but you also get to teach them an important life skill such as cooking or cleaning.
Learn something together! Learning is a lifelong process and although there are loads of things for you to teach your children, you also can learn things with your children. You could start learning a language together or a musical instrument. Not only is this a good chance to learn something new and spend time together it can also be used as a life lesson. Let your children see you fail and make mistakes. The way you handle them will have an impact on your child.
Mornings and bedtime routine! Having just 10 minutes in the morning and evening to talk about your day together is important and creates a very strong bond. Ask them what they are going to do at school today or prepare breakfast with them to spend that quality time together before you both set out for your busy day. Having 10 minutes in the evening where you both unwind together by either brushing your teeth together or just having a chat about the day you had will really help build on that quality time.
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