Quality Family Time

[updated: 1st April 2010] Quality family time should be expected to be one that is relaxed and free of conflict. It is an opportunity to have meaningful conversation and do worthwhile things with our loved ones. Activities need not be specific or planned and quality family time can be spontaneous and varied length. It is through having quality family time that you are able to inculcate the right values and attitudes in your child, impart knowledge and provide proper guidance while cultivating a strong and affectionate bond that will last a lifetime.

Spending time such as hobbies, sharing experiences, walking in the park, visiting places, playing games and reading together are some of the numerous meaningful and enjoyable activities and provide your child with experiences in seeing, hearing, touching and feeling things that are new, different, beautiful and unique. Stimulate your child's curiosity and interest by asking alot of why and how questions. All these will help to build an environment where your child is free to discuss any topic of concern, learns to verbalise thoughts and feelings and is encouraged to express his or her own creativity. Above activities encourages your child's interest and builds an open and honest relationship and an environment of trust and acceptance.

Spending quality time as a family is very important. The FAMILY is the most precious institution in our lives. The family unit represents the basic building block for any civilization and is a vital of a child's life especially the first 5 years being the most important. Be there for your child and show your love, support, care and appreciation as you will be laying the cornerstone for meaningful lives of tomorrow. You only have one opportunity in this life to do so and it is going to be the greatest gift you can ever give to your child. Choose to balance your commitments with careful consideration on the effect on your family life.

Take time to enjoy your family and cheerish those moments for a lifetime.