Even if we adore our kids, there are days where we are so busy doing everything for everyone that we forget to make proper eye contact with our little ones and connect with them. Although life with kids can feel overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be so. We fall into this trap where we strive to excel at everything and make our kids excel by pushing them to every activity, sport, and educational pursuit.
What we may forget is that quality time is the most important thing we can give our children.
These tiny creatures are natural learners. They don’t need us to teach them. We have to provide them with the attention they need and a nurturing environment to flourish. That’s why quality time is vital for a happy family. It’s a time to get to know your child and connect with them on a deeper level to learn what they’re into and show them some things you are interested in.
There are hundreds of ways you can spend quality time with your children, but the following are ten ways that will help your child flourish, remind you of the importance of play and get you all to connect on a deeper level.
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Make your child feel like a boss
If you’re always the one dishing out the rules, then it’s time to switch roles and let your children choose how they want to spend quality time with you. You might be surprised, or their choice may be predictable. Whatever they choose, delve into the activity with joy. If they want to play video games with you, then make them teach you how to beat them. Get them to work and entertain you as you would when you organize an activity.
Chores but make them fun.
Quality time sounds like a luxury when the house looks like a wreck. When this is the case, your only option is to spend quality time with your kids while they help with chores. There are various benefits to this activity. For starters, your children will learn that they must show a level of responsibility for the household.
This activity is also a way of getting everyone’s competitive streak out. Who will clean the best? Who will fold the most? It may be a little messy, but if they get the job done, then you have an extra set of tiny hands helping while you have fun.
Have a movie date
You can have a quality time while watching television if it’s something that doesn’t happen often. You can assign a date once a week where one child can choose the movie they want to watch and have everyone join in the fun. You may not go to the cinema because of the pandemic, but if you have invested in a large screen, such as LG’s latest OLED65CXPTA television, then you won’t need to go anywhere except for your living room.
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Take a walk in nature
The mental health benefits of walking are various for you and your children. This activity is an excellent way of walking without the distractions of technology. Your minds can wander, and conversation can flow as naturally as your steps.
Make dinner an event.
Dinner time is a practical way of spending quality time with your kids every day. But to make it so, it’s best to set the scene. That means switching off the television, having everyone sit at the table, and letting everyone share the events of their day.
Do something with your hands.
When you have more time to spare, why not do something crafty such as baking, gardening, painting, or whatever else you enjoy doing? This activity is about giving yourself and your kids a mental break from the rush of life and doing something messy together without being too fussy.
Tell each other stories
Reading books to one another is great, but how about getting everyone to invent a story? Not only is this a fun way of spending time together, but you will ignite your children’s imagination while you will get a peek inside their creative minds.
Exercise together
Childhood obesity is a modern issue, so why not tackle it head-on while spending time with your kids? You can go for a walk while your kid bikes or take up yoga together. YouTube has millions of workout videos ranging from boot camp classes to boxing. It’s a way of burning calories indoors while varying the exercise each day without spending money.
Volunteer together
If you are a devoted volunteer and your kids are at an appropriate age, consider introducing them to your philanthropist side. This is a valuable quality time, and your kids will develop a sense of empathy and learn the importance of being grateful.
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Put the music on
When it’s too cold to go outside, or you need an energy boost, there’s no easier way to get everyone on their feet than by blasting cheerful tunes. Get your favorite playlist or let your children choose the songs and start belting out tunes. You will find it’s easy to turn this simple activity into an impromptu dance party where everyone can forget about their day’s stress.
Those were the ten fantastic ways to spend quality time with your kids without overcomplicating things. How do you like to spend time with your children?
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