Spend More Time with Your Child ... Here's How

Sure you want to spend more quality time with your kids. But, business, busy household, shopping, until congestion makes 'dream' that often failed to materialize.

To make the most of a little time you have to create a quality relationship with your child, follow these tips. Oh yes, these tips adapted from the book adapted Diana Loomans, What All Children Want Their Parents to Know: 12 Keys to Raising a Happy Child (New World Library, 2005).


1. 'Message' is the time since now
Set aside one day a month on your calendar to spend with your child. Create blocks of time as important as any other promise - it will not change unless there is an emergency. The children will be proud to find there is a special block on the calendar for himself and his parents realize how important this special time for parents.

2. Practice the 'master' of fun
Any child over the age of one to admit syndrome 'half-listening' parents. The sign? If you get too much say "Hmm," "Not now" or "Can not you see Mommy (or Daddy) busy?" when the child tried to get you talking. Take the time to have fun with your child and give your full attention, even if it's just for a few minutes on your busiest days.

3. Change from time to time from quality to quantity
We often quibble: the importance of quality, not quantity, if sued about being together with our children. Instead, look for ways to pass as much time to create moments of fun and meaningful with your child. Remember, listening to him talking, laughing and joking together, or even just read a story for him, it is meaningful to the quality of your relationships and your child. Try it.