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3 WAYS TO CONNECT WITH YOUR KIDDOS IN UNDER 10 MINUTES Staying connected with our kids can sometimes be a challenge in the busyness of life. Work has a way of sneaking home with us, taking over our thoughts. Even if parenting is your full-time job, it’s so easy to get ultra-focused on moving the […]

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3 WAYS TO CONNECT WITH YOUR KIDDOS IN UNDER 10 MINUTES

Staying connected with our kids can sometimes be a challenge in the busyness of life. Work has a way of sneaking home with us, taking over our thoughts. Even if parenting is your full-time job, it’s so easy to get ultra-focused on moving the day forward—getting to the next meal, nap, or task—that you forget to actually connect with your people (there’s a big difference between “co-existing” vs. doing life together).

When I catch myself drifting into work mode during family time or hustling through the day, it helps to pause and engage in an activity that prioritizes the people in front of me. Here are 3 simple ways to connect with your kids in under 10 minutes //

1. DANCE PARTY

Nothing resets the mood quite like a mini dance party. Put on our child’s favourite song, and crank up the volume. Bonus: it’s a great way to shake off stress. Here’s a link to our go-to dance party music: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO4nGfER

During the Christmas holidays the Aunties and Uncles put on a Kid Rave for the little ones, kid-friendly Club music included.
During the Christmas holidays the Aunties and Uncles put on a Kid Rave for the little ones, kid-friendly Club music included.
2. ART PORTRAITS

Set a timer for five minutes, grab some crayons or markers, and draw each other. Be prepared to see a version of yourself you never knew existed – the beauty of crayons in the hands of a 3 year old. Scroll down to see the flattering portrait my son “Ole” drew of me. (His name is Leo but apparently order of letters doesn’t matter when you’re 3)

A portrait of me by Leo.
A portrait of me by Leo.
3. SNACK CHAT

One of my favourite activities? Snacking. So why not hit two birds with one stone. Share a quick bite with your young ones and talk about something goofy or inconsequential – a dream they had the night before, their favourite person to spend time with, their favourite food. 

THE BIG TAKEAWAY

Connection doesn’t have to take hours or involve elaborate plans. It starts small. Being intentional and carving out short moments of connection shows kids (and people in general) that they matter, even on the busiest of days.

The next time you feel your mind wandering back to work or rushing through the day’s checklist, try one of these simple ways to reset. You might be surprised how much joy you find in those 10 minutes—for both you and your kids!

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