So true. I have learned through a marriage breakup when my son was 2 and having the father spend way more money on my boy than I ever could, simply to “out do” me, that my boy remembers all the fun times we have had together, our talks, our drives and our adventures, rather than the presents. Even now at nearly 12 he can’t remember what presents he got for Christmas but he does remember the time 6 years ago that we sat on the beach in the rain having a Teddy Bear’s picnic together.

Oh I love this! So true!
kids bored on a rainy day? Go jump in a puddle! its just as fun as an adult. 🙂

So true… kids grow.so fast right before your eyes, its hard with our busy world these days but they deserve every free minute we have.

totally agree kids won’t be kids forever so make the most out of it and play, laugh and have fun together 🙂

Love playing with my kids, but I need to learn to switch off all the things I should be doing from running through my mind and focus on my girls fully!

That’s right. Instead of cooking on Saturday, we go out eating outside, swimming pool and library with my son and husband. Little break for me from cooking and spend time together with my son. The time is so precious.

I make it a point to spend quality time with kids. We go to playground together, walk to the library, read story at bedtime, play puzzles .I involve my kids in cooking as well- they love to help me by doing jobs according to their age.
In order to spend quality time with my kids I have reduced the time I use to spend online.

I should add that even though my kids Daddy is often working, we still do get to manage some time with the kids. The kids get to kick a ball around with their Dad for a bit on the weekend, and we do the occasional boardgame and I read books with them most days, also we do cooking together in the kitchen.

I am absolutely positive that the kids will indeed remember just how hard their Daddy worked. When their Daddy is home from work, he is most often working at something at home or doing a job for someone else. My son will remember it, because he very often is with him because he wants to help-it might only be picking up screw off the shed floor or sweeping it, but meanwhile his Daddy will be doing something physical. I remember how hard my Dad worked when I was a child.

Hi there

According to the latest research by child pscyhologists, 10 minutes a day of undivided attention is all children need from their parents to build resilience and good emotional connections. Now, where is that ten minutes? I guess we could all find it if we were more conscious of looking for it!

So true

As a working mum I find it challenging to find the balance between work, household chores and being a good wife and mother. I live each day to the fullest and always prioritise my husband and my sons. Time passes so quickly and I think it is important to spend time each day laughing and enjoying time with my boys. I really believe the message in the following quote:
“To be in your children’s memories tomorrow, you have to be in their lives today”
– Anonymous