Spending time with children - Important for working moms

It is important for mothers to spend quality time with their children, and there is no exception for working mothers. Although working moms often face constraints because of their busy work schedule, they should make time for their kids and be a part of their childhood. Did you know that a child’s well-being and self-esteem are dependent on the quality time he/she spends with the parents? Studies have shown that kids, who have been neglected in their childhood, grow up to become insecure adults, who are not confident about themselves. Since they did not get the love and attention from their parents, they start having doubts on their capabilities and come up with justifications as to why their parents failed to love them while growing up.

Engage in short conversations
To avoid such unpleasant situations, working moms should devote some time for their kids every day. To begin with, moms can engage their kids in short conversations once they are back home from work. They can ask their kids on how their day was in school and if they are facing any problem with their homework. This way, there is bonding between a mother and a child. Asking simple questions can change your kid’s perception about you. Once kids realize that their mom is taking interest in their lives, they regain confidence in themselves and feel good from within.

Plan fun activities after dinner
Mothers often find themselves slightly free after dinner. Once the dishes are done, instead of switching on the television, plan some fun activities with your kids. You could play board games, read stories, and engage in drawing and painting, to make it a fun evening for both yourself and your kids. Mothers should in fact make it a point to include fathers in these activities. Often, we see mothers bonding well with the kids but fathers end up being left out of the picture.  Include all the family members in fun activities so that no one feels left out.

Weekends are for outdoor activities
All of us look forward to weekends. Kids finally get some break from school and working moms get a break from office work. So, make the most of your time on weekends by engaging in outdoor activities that is fun for everyone. Cycling and swimming are the most common activities that parents and kids engage in. You can also go on a picnic at a community park or at the beach. It is important that kids engage in outdoor sports at least once a week, to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Only when kids are healthy can you enjoy quality time with them. Plus, outdoor games enable kids to explore their strengths and capabilities, which ultimately mould them into confident, young adults.

With so many things to do and explore, working moms and kids can never run out of ideas on spending quality time together. Be it a busy weekday or a relaxing weekend, never neglect your kids. Always make them a priority and spend as much quality time as possible because even the slightest negligence from your part can destroy their childhood and mess up their adulthood.