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One of the most important things you can do with your children are activities that can build lasting memories. It does not take alot of money and sometimes the simplest little things are the things that will stick with your child for a lifetime. Little things like sharing a book together or even taking the time to help your child with his or her schoolwork will stick with them through the years. They will remember that they had a parent that took time for them much more than they had a parent that spent a ton of money on them.
One great way to build some lasting memories is to try to spend “alone time” with each of your children separately. This does not (nor should it be) have to be an all-the-time sort of thing, but rather a more special thing. Something as simple as bringing a child with you to run an errand or pick up a pizza for dinner opens up an opportunity to spend time with and communicate with your child, one on one. You can never tell what they have going on in their minds until you give them a chance to talk to you about it. Plus, you and your child will enjoy the time together, just the two of you, as you grow closer and learn more about each other.
Little things. So often we take them for granted. But so often, they are the things that you and your children will remember most. Take time to do the little things with your children and see you your relationship will grow.
About the author: Alicia H. Tucker is a homeschool mom of three, after having taught in public schools for over ten years. She has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a master’s degree in Education with a focus on Curriculum and Technology. She is a freelance writer and is currently working on writing her first book.
