This was my status at Facebook last night. Now I realized that I need to spend more time with my girl. All this while, I thought I've give enough attention to her. But I guess it wrong. So, today I browse my way through the Internet and found some tips (which I had done) to spend quality time with my girl.
Mobile free car time: Put away your cell phone and its handsfree unit when driving your kids to and from school or hobby classes or a friend's house. Use that commuting time to talk, talk and talk. You may have to ask leading questions as not all children find it easy to articulate words to describe their day or their feelings. But giving them the opportunity to air their thoughts is very important and makes them feel involved. One mother asks her son to read out passages from inspirational books for kids, as she drives him to school every morning. They then discuss its message and meaning and find this to be the most stimulating start to their day. (DONE)
Hug Time: No matter how busy you may be, there is always time for a few hugs. Hugging your children makes them feel special and cared for and can lift their spirits if they are anxious or upset. Sometimes a hug can be the most effective way to quella tantrum-in-the-making.(DONE)
Get Sporty: Getting involved in your children's favourite sports helps both kids and parents. For children,it helps them become confident, healthy and tough - physically and mentally. It also teaches them how to co-operate with other children. Having their parents join in the sport makes children feel that parents appreciate their interests.
Homework help: Whether it's preparing for a weekly test, checking the school schedule or teaching a few mathematical equations, helping with homework provides a great opportunity for quality time. Children love the personal attention and you get to keep up with what they are doing in school as well. (DONE)
Odd jobs and chores: Children love to help in chores around the house so make sure you involve them in small jobs that are age appropriate. In fact experts recommend that as kids grow, they should have household chores as part of their daily routine. Bonding over setting the table or putting away dishes is an experience you both are sure to enjoy and look forward to. In addition, it helps children understand how hard parents work and creates a sense of respect for all kinds of jobs.(DONE)
Hobby routine: Spending time together working on a hobby is a great way to bond. Enjoying a hobby needn't be a lavish exercise. It could be something as simple as playing jigsaw puzzles, solving crosswords, walking in the park or trying to do some artwork together.
Nature trips: Going hiking, walking through a forest trail or just sitting around the campfire telling stories is a great way to appreciate nature and also spend quality time with children. Sometimes just a different setting and a relaxed ambience helps children open up and share feelings they may find difficult to express in the regular home routine. Ask your kids to plan the trip to suit their likes while you oversee their planning. This will make them feel very special.
One-on-one 'dates': If you have more than one child, make arrangements to keep one occupied - with the grandparents, at a friend's house or at a hobby/sports class. Take the other child for a quiet meal or milkshake and let her decide where to go. To a child who has to share you with a sibling all the time, even an hour of your undivided attention means a lot. (DONE)
Be available: Your children should be secure in knowing that you are only a phone call away at all times. Of course you will have to set the ground rules for calling you at work, but try to take their calls even if just to say you will call back later. Your coming on the line for even that brief conversation means a great deal to a child.
Source: http://www.hindustantimes.com
Well, it seems that I've done more than half of these suggestion list. Hope these bonding satisfy my girl.
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