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MAKE QUALITY TIME OUT OF EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES
You hear a lot about “family time,” but what does it really mean, and why is it
important? Learn the essentials by reading these tips:

Turn everyday chores into a time to bond.
The key to making quality time out of the most ordinary everyday chores (like
cooking, picking up, cleaning, and doing laundry) is to turn them into opportunities
to talk with your children. Folding your child’s sports clothes together can lead
into a conversation about how the team is doing and how he or she feels about the
activity. Grocery shopping can spark an interest in teaching your child to prepare a
meal. Even good-natured griping together about how messy a pet is, or how much
trash there is to take out that day, can create a kind of quiet kinship and bond
between parent and child.

Remember to chat, rather than interrogate.
The quickest way to shut down good family time is to turn it into a type of police
interrogation. Certainly there may be times when you need to prod your child for
answers about things that are concerning you, but make sure that during casual
family time together you keep the “interviewing” to a minimum and concentrate on
relaxed conversations.

Homework time can be a time to bond, too.
Try to schedule your bill-paying and other household paperwork for when your
children are doing their homework. Give them a sense that you’re all it in together
– it’s just that each of you has a different kind of work. You’ll be providing
encouragement just by being with them while they work, and being available if they
have questions or need extra help.

One-on-one time is extra special.
If you have more than one child, try to find time each week to do something special
alone with each of them. It can be as simple as a walk after dinner or an out-of-the-
ordinary errand (you’d be surprised how many children find it fascinating to go
along to the auto mechanic, for example). Just showing them that you value them as
individuals can mean the world to them.

Split households need to unite in their commitment.
If you and your child’s other parent live separately, try to make an agreement that
each parent will work on spending quality family time with each child each week.
Discuss how quality time means interacting with the child, not just being in the
same household.

Games never go out of style.
Board games and card games are ideal ways to get families together to relax and
have fun as a group. Look for games that appeal to your child’s interest and age
level) garage sales can be goldmines for inexpensive games). Set aside a bit of time
every week to play a few rounds. And if you simply must watch television...

TV time, surprisingly, can be turned into family time.
You wouldn’t think that watching a TV show or movie with your children could be
counted as family time but, with a little bit of creative effort, it can be. Use
commercial breaks to mute the sound and talk about what you’re watching. Share
your feelings about whether the story is believable. Ask their opinions about what
they think will happen next. See if they can compare what you’re viewing with the
story plots in other movies or books.

Yes, you’ve got a lot to do – and so do your children. But when you think about it,
there’s really no better way to spend your time than by strengthening the bonds
between your family members. The payoff if priceless!

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Top Ways to Spend Quality Time with the Kids Whether you are a traditional dad in a traditional family, a non custodial dad, a stay home dad, a stepdad, or whatever your role, the most precious thing a dad can give his kids is his time. A personal investment in your children is much more important to them than any toy, video game or electronic gadget. Here are some great, and sometimes creative, ways to get together with your kids in a positive way.

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Quality Family Time, HYG-5285-95 The expression "quality time" is very common in our society today. What exactly does this phrase mean? To most people, this means concentrated, uninterrupted time to spend with children, spouses, or friends. It is believed that this time should make up in quality for what is missed in quantity.

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