Today’s parents have a lot to balance; work, school, kids’ schedules, doctor's’ appointments, shopping, cleaning, making dinner and more. It’s hard to find time to spend quality time with the kids. That means you need to put the smartphone down too.
- Meal Time: One of the easiest ways is to eat breakfast, lunch or dinner with your kids at least 2 -3 times a week. Talk to your kids about their day, what’s going on in school or even make plans on how to spend time together in the future.
- Reading Together: For younger kids it means you read a story to them for older kids have them read to you or read a chapter from your favorite book or a great article that you saw in the paper today
- Family Games: Whether it’s old fashioned board games or even video games that the whole family can play, games are a great way to spend time together with your kids.
- Movie Night: Make some fun treats, get out the pillows and blankets and cuddle up with your kids to watch the latest hit movie on DVD. Make it a monthly event and give each kid a chance to pick their favorite movie.
There are many easy ways to spend time with your kids, make time on your to-do list to get it done.
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