Life can sometimes run at such a hurried pace that it’s easy to forget what’s most important.

Even in the midst of the busyness of life, our children want to know that we see them, & that they matter to us.

It isn’t usually big gestures that make the difference, but small intentional investments into our child’s heart. 

Choose ONE of these ideas to do with your child today!

Here are 20 Easy Practical Ways to Connect with your Child:

1. Have one sit-down meal together daily
2. Chat in the car on the way to school or activities
3. Sit on the floor and play with them for 10 minutes
4. Read books together before bed
5. Send a love note in their lunch box to preschool or school
6. Go for a walk, or a bike ride, together around the neighborhood
7. Pull a chair up in the kitchen, so they can chat while you’re cooking dinner
8. Tell them stories about your childhood
9. Give them lots of hugs
10. Tell them that you love them
11. Snuggle on the couch while watching TV
12. Build something together – blocks, legos or something outside
13. Create something together – cooking, arts & crafts
14. Take photos together – let them use your camera
15. Have a dance party with your favorite music
16. Write a story together & make it into a little book with pictures
17. Have a picnic in your backyard
18. Share with them what you love about them
19. Sit next to them while they are doing homework or drawing
20. Listen to an audiobook together