How you can spend more quality time with your kids
Busy working parents do feel slight guilt about not spending X amount of time with their kids. But working and parenting is a juggle, it’s the way life is. You can though, on days off and weekends, or for a few spare hours, spend some more time with the little ones and make some memories.
Exercising
It’s commonplace to see parents walking or running along with the pram in the mornings or sometime during the day. Mums and dads also work out at home with one eye on the toddler while they’re doing squats. And when kids see their parents exercising, they want to do it as well. It’s never too early to have a healthy lifestyle! Babble has some simple exercises the kids can do with you.
More: Parents 10 Ways to Exercise as a Family
Story time
Kids have a hard time winding down after an exciting day and will protest “I’m not tired!”. There’s a simple formula to get them snoozing, bath time and bedtime stories.
The latter has several benefits that are too good to pass up. You get some quiet quality time with the little one, and reading with them boosts their literacy skills. Get your shelves stocked with some classics like Enid Blyton and Mem Fox. If you’re stuck on other books, here’s a list from Goodreads.
Family trips
Short trips are when memories are made. Remember when your own parents took you to the beach or the museum?
Plan short weekend or afternoon getaways you can take as a family; to the beach, the bay. or even to market. Kids thrive when they are in places that engage all five senses. Bookmark Brisbane Kids in your favourites bar when you’re in need of ideas.
Bath time
Bath time is an adventure, especially when toys are involved. For something a little out-of-the-box, buy a cheap bottle of shaving cream and smear it on the tiles next to the bathtub. The kids can make little illustrations out of it!
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