Spending quality time with kids deepens relationships, creates memories, and makes them feel important and loved. Shared below are 10 Ways to Spend Quality Time with Your Child. The best thing about this list is that all ideas are simple, inexpensive, and easy to fit into day-to-day life.
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10 Ways to Spend Quality Time with Your Child
Not right now, I have to feed the baby…
As soon as I finish the dishes…
In a little while, honey…
Sometimes it seems like these are my most common responses when my son wants my attention.
The other day as I sat writing at my laptop in our backyard he asked, “Can you stop working and play in the sand with me?” Such a simple request and such an important one. Working from home, trying to get into a routine with a new baby, taking care of the house—whatever the case may be—finding ways to spend quality one on one time with your child can be a challenge.
But it’s so important. And that day, with that request, I set aside the to-do list and played in the sand. And I came up with a list of ways anyone can devote much-needed quality one-on-one attention to their children.
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1. Play a Game
Gathering with your family around the kitchen table with popcorn and a game is timeless. Apples to Apples Junior is one of our favorite family games.
2. Do Chores Together
Create an upbeat playlist and enjoy a kitchen dance party as you and your child get some chores finished. Not only will it be fun, but helping with chores will make your child feel proud and responsible.
3. Get Crafty
Crafting with kids doesn’t have to be complicated or Pinterest perfect. Try something simple and low-key, like making Fairy Doors or creating Cupcake Liner Flowers. Kids are natural makers!
4. Go for a Walk
Just get outside, enjoy nature, talk, and get some exercise. It will do a world of good!
5. Cook Together
Cooking with kids has many positive benefits. Spend time together in the kitchen, make new memories, and eat something delicious as a result!
6. Free Play
Let your child take the lead and follow along with however they play. This will really boost confidence and establish connection!
7. Go on a Scavenger Hunt
Make a list of things you have around the house or yard, take a bag, and find treasures!
8. Pretend Play
For kids up to age 12, pretending comes naturally and is important for development. Join in and let your child take the lead.
9. Splash in Puddles
Grab your boots and splash in puddles with the kids. Rainy day play is loads of fun!
10. Sensory Play
Get messy and enjoy sensory play with your kids!
No matter what’s going on in your home and life, spending one-on-one time with kids is an easy step toward feeling happier, more connected, and less stressed.
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