How would our children feel on remembering our time with them?
Looking back at our childhood memories we stumble upon numerous emotions that comes from, the warm hug of mom, daddy’ s anger, home cooked food to awesome trip with cousins. Now glaring at this screen you would be feeling relaxed on remembering those beautiful memories, but the bigger picture that lies in front of us is to answer when we look back in time is – “How will our kids remember the time we have spent with them”?
Being a parent is probably one of the hardest and loved jobs in the universe. We understand there comes situation when you might loose your cool or might not be able to take time out for your kids, but there are some loved moments as well that you have captured in your heart and mind, so today we share some tips on making these small moments a little bit more special, and memorable! Emotional Intelligence has always been and is one of the key Life Skills for the 21st Century, and we don’t want our children to be lacking in this.
1) Bedtime: Reading to your children during their bedtime creates an immaculate emotional bonding with them. Talk to them before they go to sleep ask them about their dreams and tell yours as well. Snuggle with them, cuddle them into your arms and give them a warm good night kiss to strengthen your bonding and love with them.
2) Dinner time: A family that eats together, stays together! We should try to take time out for our kids during the meals and enjoy their company. Having food with kids not only enhances the time you spend with them, but it also helps them learn the table manners, courtesies and respect for food and the people who prepare it, and can be a great opportunity to talk about your day and to reconnect with your family members.
3) Creative time: Spending time with kids in doing some creative activity, preparing crafts, solving puzzles strengthen your relation with your kids and develops the feeling of mutual understanding. Working as a team not only provides emotional support to your kids but also play a vital part in their cognitive development.
4) Charity time: Bank upon the numerous opportunities you may have for volunteering for social works along with your kids. It teaches them to have respect for others and to appreciate the need to help others. Make them understand the importance of donation, donate their old toys and clothes to kids who need them. When we teach our kids to be greatful for all that they have, we teach them a life-long skill of finding joy in small things!
5) Reflection time: Make it a surety to tell your kids about various good things they have done or said. Appreciate their efforts and congratulate them on every accomplishment. There’s an infinite amount of ways to make a family stronger, and full of love! Enjoy doing it!
