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How to Spend Time with Children


How to Spend Time with Children

Due to very busy work schedule it is difficult for parents to spend time with children. However, spending some time with children is of utter importance. The time spent with children will help in the overall development of children. Read on for some tips on spending time with children.

With the hectic working hours, parents have no time left to spend with their children. However, spending time with children is of extreme importance. Giving some time for children will play an important role in their overall development. Therefore, it is a must for parents to spend time with children.
Parents are left with no option other than appointing full-time maids to take care of their child. However, nothing can replace the love and care with which parents nurture their children. It is very important for the overall growth and development of child. It is very obvious that each and every parent loves and cares for their child a lot. However, it needs to be expressed by spending some time with the child. Here are some tips for parents which will help them to spend time with their little wonder.

Spending Time with Children

Have a quick look at some parenting tips which will help you to take out time for your children in your day-to-day life.

Having Dinner with Children

These days even women do not get time to be with their children because of work. Even if you are not there at home for whole day, you should make sure that you have dinner with your children. Moreover, you should make it a point that you are have dinner with your entire family. Also, you should be sure that you avoid watching T.V. when you are having dinner with your family. You may even take your children out for dinner during the weekends. It will help you to spend a good amount of time with your family.

Dropping Children to School

If your child's school is on the way to your office, you can take your child along with your. It will generate a sense of support and enthusiasm in your child as you would be accompanying him or her to school. At the same time you will get some time to spend with your child everyday. This will also give you a chance to discuss the issues related to studies of your child on the way to school.

Helping Child to Complete Homework

These days all children take tuitions for completing their homework and other studies. However, it will help you to know how well your child is at his or her studies by helping her or her in completing homework. It is not that you have to spend hours regularly helping your child with homework. At the same time due to busy work schedule it is impossible. But, sometimes you can assist your child in resolving some queries related to studies for which he or she is not able to get help form tuition teacher. You will get to spend time with your child as well as get to know about his or her studies.

Reading and Writing

If your child is very young you can help him in reading and writing. This activity of spending time with children while reading and writing is of great fun. Apart from school books you can read newspaper and educational book with your child. This will help your child to imbibe a good habit of reading. While teaching your child to write you can hold your child's hands. You can get the specially designed writing pads for your child which can help to improve handwriting of your child.

Fun Activities

During weekends you can indulge your child in fun activities like gardening, painting, bird watching etc. If gardening is your hobby, you can involve your child too in it. However, do not force your child to do so. You can also spend some time in teaching your child finger painting, vegetable painting and craft work. You may even help your child to complete his or her art and craft assignments. These activities will help you to enhance creativity of your child. In this way you can improve the interaction between you and your child and will help you to be in loop with your child.

Hobby Classes for Parents and Children

There are many hobby classes which parents and children can join together. It will help parents to spend lot of time with their children. However, this option may not work for working parents but they can try it out during weekends. Some of these classes may include swimming classes, computer skills, yoga and exercise, etc.

Picnics and Holidays

Taking your child on picnics and holidays is very important and very good for spending time with them. Each and every parent who is working needs a break. Parents can take a break when their children have winter or summer holidays. Parents can plan a good vacation with their entire family, which will help them to have a great time with children as well as entire family.
Your support and time is important for your child during his or her childhood. As the time flies, you will realise that the time spent with child will be one of the precious moments of your life. Therefore, do not miss this chance of capturing these precious moments of parenting.



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Priya
Priya.11 years ago
yes gifts can never compensate for personal time given to kids. Realized this when for x-mas I did a fun activity with my child at Orchids.
 
 
 
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Payal
Payal.11 years ago
In today's world, it is hard to find time to interact with the kids as both the parents are working. Money is needed yet more than money family bonding strengthens the family relationship. These activities work wonders.
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Kasha
Kasha.12 years ago
Home improvements are a great way to spend time with them while teaching them about tools and life at the same time.Involve them in simple household chores so that they have a fun time while learning.
 
 
 
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Mamma Mia
Mamma Mia.12 years ago
Dinner at home with the whole family is special unto itself. When kids are excited and having fun, they are energized in their conversation and about sharing their news at the table.
 
 
 
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Jay Sheel
Jay Sheel.12 years ago
instead of worrying about how many minutes you can spend with your children each day, focus on turning those minutes into memorable moments. Parents often compensate for having such a small quantity of time by scheduling "quality time." Just do anything with the kids.
 
 
 
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