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A brief guide to spending quality time with children
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There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Children need many things: nutritious food, stimulating toys, a lot of love, but one of their basic needs is spending time with the adults who matter in their lives. Sometimes, it's easy to lose sight of the importance of joint time because there are always other demands, like work, health, chores, and so on. But there are ways we can spend more time with kids and ensure that time is full of fond memories, providing a positive foundation for the kids' future.
Invite kids to join your activities
Not every moment of quality time needs to be spent playing or in an exciting location, like a park or a playground. The house becomes the stage for any number of fun and quality activities that can be as simple as chores.
Young kids are very fond of helping with the chores or want to try their hand at being independent. From an early age, they can be included in different household tasks, especially if one knows how to make a game of it. You need to consider the child's age and ensure the tasks are appropriate, but there are many things they can do.
Maybe a toddler can't chop vegetables, but they could help pick up the peels and throw them out. They can help you pick a menu or just play with the pots while you cook. Household chores and tasks offer endless opportunities for quality time, as well as learning to do different activities.
Take them on errands
Just as happens with household chores, errands can provide opportunities for quality time. Sure, there are places that are not appropriate for kids or that can be too stressful. However, kids can stand in line for a bit or walk to different places.
You can take advantage of the time to have long talks or play simple games, like word games, that are sure to be fun for your kid and allow them to also discover more about the world. You can also maximize the benefits of the time you spend on other tasks by turning them into opportunities.
Let your kid pick
But not everything needs to be practical. Allow your child to discover and suggest new activities. Is there a class they would like to try or a place they want to visit? Sometimes, kids learn about new places from the media they consume or others and express their own desires to spend quality time with you doing something specific.
Every household has limitations in terms of budget, and there may be other problems. However, try to follow your kid's passion or current interest. Take them to places that are connected with their ideas and let them take the lead as much as possible. Listen attentively to what they share with you, and the quality of your time together is sure to be significant.
