One thing you very quickly find out as a parent is that the days can be long, but the years are short. One moment you have a tiny newborn in your arms, and before you know it, you’re sending your baby to kindergarten. Making the most of every minute you spend with your child while trying to give them a childhood to remember is a difficult balance to achieve.
When you have a child, there is so much pressure to ‘get it right’ that you’re left constantly wondering whether you’re spending too much time making memories that you’ve not spent enough time cherishing those special moments. Here are some tips for making and cherishing memories with your children and getting the best of both worlds.
Ways to Make and Cherish Memories with Your Children
Talk and Listen
Talking to your child about their worries, fears, likes, and dislikes is a very important part of learning effective communication, but it also allows them to air anything that may have disrupted their day. No matter how trivial it may seem, these moments will help build a strong and trusting relationship between you and your children. Hopefully, this will translate into their teenage years and adulthood, and they will be more likely to come to you willingly when faced with a problem.
