Maintaining a positive relationship with your child is essential to growing a healthy, emotionally fit child, teen, and adult. Here are some things you can do to help improve your relationship:
- Show interest in your child’s extracurricular activities, whether sports, clubs, reading, or something else.
- Turn off the electronics at dinner and eat together as a family. This supports the idea of family first and gives you time to have your child’s undivided attention. If this isn’t a routine, they may first balk at the change, but they will thank you for the attention in the long run.
- Be the parent. Your child has plenty of friends at school. Don’t bend the rules to avoid arguments; stick to them.
- Spend time together. Sure, your family is busy, but find time regularly to spend quality time together. It could be a weekly Friday night movie, a daily walk together, or some reading time at the end of a crazy day. Regular moments together will show your child that you value their company. You will reap the rewards when the teen years hit!
You’ll immediately see an improvement in your relationship simply by showing an interest in your child’s activities, engaging them in conversation daily, and spending time with them. Enjoy reading “10 Ways To Encourage Family Bonding and Strengthen Family Bonds” from Parents.com for more ideas.
