Child Psychology

Make time for your children

with so many demands on your time its often difficult for parents and children to get together for a family meal, let alone spend some quality time together. However,there is probably nothing your child would like more. Get up 10 minutes earlier in the morning so you can eat breakfast with your child or leave the dishes in the sink and take a walk after dinner. Children who are not getting the attention they want their parents often act out or misbehave because they are assured of being noticed. Many parents find it mutually rewarding to have pre-scheduled time with their child on a regular basis. For instance, tell your child Tuesday is her special night with Mummy and let her decide how you will spend time together. Look for ways to connect with your child without actually being there -put a note or something special in her lunchbox. Adolescents seem to need the undivided attention of their parents less than younger children, since there are fewer windows of opportunity for parents and teen to get together, parents should do their best to be available when their teen does express a desire to talk or participate in family activity. don't feel too guilty if you are a working parent. Quantity is not nearly as important as what you do with the bits and pieces of time you have with your child. It is the many little things you do together making popcorn, playing cards and window shopping that your child will remember.