How to spend more and better time with children

We are always with the same thing ... complaining that we do not have time to do anything, or clean the house, prepare a better meal, go to the movies or see the friends ... all that is understandable if we consider that every time we take care of more and more things, but that we say that to be with the children it is necessary that we have all the time in the world, of that nothing. To be with the children we only have to have desire and will ... nothing more!

Quality time to be with the children

To be with the children does not take so much time. We always hear about the importance of quality, rather than quantity, when it comes to being with them. And it's true. But let's stop so much blah, blah, blah ... and focus on what really matters: what can we do to dedicate quality time to our children?

- I think the first thing is that we stop complaining or feeling guilty for not having enough time to share a moment with our children and leave for the practical. Thoughts, blame or complaints do not take us anywhere. The best thing is to put into practice what we want, period.

- It is important to observe and know what kind of activities your child likes. If you like to watch movies on TV, or if you like to go to the park, play dolls, draw, paint, ... Then, it will be easier to interact with him and share his tastes and preferences. The question is: What would you like to share with you?

- Creating a habit of playing with children also works. If every day, you dedicate yourself to be with your child even for 10 minutes, and only with him, you will already be stimulating your communication and creating channels of dialogue and trust with him.

- When you are with your child, it is advisable that you are only with him. It is not good to be with your son and at the same time to be talking on the phone or distracting yourself with something else. Unless your child participates in what you are doing. Example: you can cook with your child, you can organize your room and toys, you can watch a movie or go shopping with him. You can share this type of task together from when it is interesting for both of you.

- If you have more than one child, try to spend time alone with each one . Each child is a world and will surely have different tastes and preferences.- Remember that the attention you give your children will turn into love, trust and security to them. Give everything to your children today, he will give it to you later. Children need to know that they are loved and understood, and above all they are welcome in your life. Do not forget it!