Make them a priority .
Put down your phone and talk to your child . Show them that they are your number one priority . If you have a task that needs to be done , ask them to let you finish it and when it ’ s complete , give your child your full attention . If you have multiple children , it can be hard to spend one-on-one time with them . Set aside time to gon on a “ date ” with each of your children so you can connect and check-in with what they have going on . Ask them open ended questions and then listen to the answers . When you commit to making your child a priority , they will feel important and it will help to strengthen your relationship .
Create a helper .
For the busy parent , finding the time to make quality moments is a daunting task in addition to all your other responsibilities . To ease this try incorporating them into your daily tasks . While you are cooking dinner , doing dishes , or folding laundry ask your child to help and start up a conversation . Some kids may bond with their parents over fixing the car , painting , gardening , or any household task . Not only are you creating a great opportunity to spend time together but you are teaching them life skills and a good work ethic .
Love them no matter what .
One of the best ways to build a healthy bond with your child is to let them know you will love them no matter what . You communicate this by listening to their problems , offering advice when appropriate and then respecting their decisions , even if it will have negative consequences . If your child makes a mistake , let them know you are there to love and support them through the challenges that they may face . Everyone needs to know they have someone in their corner , especially on the bad days .
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