Make and eat meals with your children whenever possible . If time is limited , look for simple meals that require very little preparation , or grab a healthy snack such as an apple and sit for a few minutes and chat with your child .
Schedule time for doing an activity of your child ’ s choosing . Be sure to follow through and complete the activity without any distractions .
Play with your child , even if it ’ s during bath time or outside before you drop her off at school . Every little bit of time makes a positive impact !
Laugh and be silly with your child .
Turn off technology when you spend time with your child . Try not to text , answer calls , scroll through social media , or watch television .
Meaningful connections are about quality of time , not quantity of time . Keep it simple and connect with your child in ways that make sense for your lifestyle and relationship . Each connection has a lasting impact and provides the support and reassurance that your child needs .
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