How To Spend Quality Time With Your Kids?

Life is hectic. Everything is moving so fast that maintaining a balance between your personal and professional life becomes very difficult. Our days start with Monday morning and end on Sunday evening and then begin again. Even if we want, sometimes we cant spend quality time with our kids

Today’s parents are giving more time to their kids than our generation gets. But do you think it is quality time? Quality time is spending time with your kids by giving them your unavoided attention. You can’t deny that we are so packed up from our jobs that whenever our kids come to us, to a play or to share something. We ask them to wait for a few minutes then I will be with you. Somedays, we even forget to ask that why he came to you. It can create a communication gap between you and your kid..

If you are also doing this, it is high time to do something about it.

As a parent, we always want the time we spend with our kids to be of high-quality time. So let’s discuss a few tips, how you can spend quality time with your loved one.

Have sometime in a day just for your child

Plan your day in such a manner that you should have a specific time blocked for your kids daily. It can be anytime like before their school or maybe after their school. You can also involve your partner in this time. So you both can take turns with your child according to your schedule.

Do some chores together to spend quality time with your kid

By doing chores together you will not only get quality time with your kids but also your bond gets strong. Our little ones are always ready to help us with our household work. But we often say no to them. We think that they should not be involved in household chores. Try to give a chance to your kid. You will feel that they are enjoying helping you. It gives them a sense of responsibility and also builds good habits at an early age.

Keep all your distractions away during this time

When you have decided that a particular time is for your kid, then keep it exclusively for your kid. Keep away from your smartphones, turn off your TV. Also avoided doing any office work at that time. You should also avoid any calls or sending or receiving messages. Your full attention should be on your kid. So, that you both can enjoy your quality time together.

Let your child decide what to play

It’s a time you have chosen for your kid.So.let your kid decide how they want to utilize this time. It may be some indoor or outdoor activities. Give them a chance to think and explore, and just enjoy your time with your kid the way they want it to be.

Plan a day out with your kid

If after putting in all effort, it is being difficult for you and your partner to give proper time to your kid, then you can plan a full day out with your kid. You can ask your kid which place they want to visit for their weekly day out. Maybe some play club, zoo or museum. Give them a day full of fun activities.

Eat dinner together

It is a nice time to bond with your kid. You can make a rule in your house that every day the whole family will have dinner together. It will allow you to be a part of their daily conversation and you can also answer their question if they have any during the day when you were not with them.

Benefits of spending quality time with your kid

It will make your parental bond strong

Families that share their time and do activities together form very strong and emotional ties. They tend to react nicely in any family situation. You can share your hobbies, favorite sports together.

It will help in developing your childs communication skill

By creating an environment that is open for communication, you are indirectly enhancing your kid’s communication skills. It is very essential for kids to feel comfortable about what they speak. If not more but even if you asked them, that is how they are or how was their day. It will make a big difference in their communication skills

Boost your childs self esteem

Children whose parents are actively involved in different activities and listen to them build a positive sense of worth. When children feel valued by their parents, they will feel more positive about themselves.

Reduce stress

Not only for your kid but spending time with your kid is also good for you. Your day is full of various activities, including office, parenting, or other household duties. Playing with your kid will work as a stress buster for you.