Tips for busy parents to make the most of quality time with their kids

HUGS
Even the busiest parent should be able to find time for a three second hug, whether it’s first thing in the morning, straight after work or a longer cuddle before they settle down for bed.

 Sometimes affection can be the ¬fail-safe way to stop bad behaviour.

 It can lift spirits and change attitudes for both parents and their children and it’s been proven that kids feed off affection from their parents.


FAMILY MEETINGS
You only need to set aside around half an hour each week to see the benefits of these get-togethers.

 Kids feel more loved when they are listened to and taken seriously and they are also more likely to follow the rules if they feel they’ve been involved in creating them.

 ASK FOR HELP
After a busy day at the office, the list of jobs to do when you come home can seem never-ending and setting aside time with the kids before bed seems an impossible task.

 So try getting them involved in jobs around the house, especially toddlers, who like to help with the dusting or setting the table for dinner.


 SET A DATE
Kids feel special when they know time with them is just as important to you as the appointments in your diary.
Very young children need 10-15 minutes of uninterrupted time with you every day and after the age of six, 30 minutes to an hour.

 You shouldn’t feel guilty at other times when you’re too busy or too tired.

 Wake them 15 minutes earlier so you can do something together.


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