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Bonding with your Kids during the Holidays

Holidays are the best time to bond with your kids; you can choose to go on a trip with your child or spend the entire day playing games, seeing new places and creating happy memories. 
The biggest problem with some parents these days is that most of them find it extremely difficult bonding with their children as they do not have the time. In this competitive world, surviving is not an easy job and to make ends meet, both parents often have to earn a living. Parents get so occupied in their daily work schedule that somehow children are disregarded.
Following your normal daily routine may not allow you to bond with your children, but holidays give you a great chance to desert work troubles and get close to your kids. This way you get a break from your hectic work schedule and can use this opportunity to bond with your kids.
There are Ways in which you can bond with your Kids, below are some ideas you can implement:
Organizing a Trip with your Kids: Travelling on a trip and spending quality time with your kids standout as one of the most important things you can do with your children. Holidays are the ideal time for going on a vacation with your child. The entire day can be committed to playing games, touring, having fun, and much more. There is a considerable margin for spending quality time together when you go on a vacation. Give them a chance to pluck mangoes, climb hills, take a dip in the pool and blend with different kids.
Playing Games Together: It is not compulsory that you should go out to play games with your youngsters. There are numerous types of board games that can be played inside the home. Also, children are extremely fond of playing video games. Grab an Xbox from the market and surprise your kids. Take out a few hours from your day to day timetable and plan to play some games together.
Planning Some Indoor Activities: You can involve your kids in activities like singing, gardening, and reading, this can bring out the best in your child. If there’s a pet in your home, assign your child the responsibility of taking care of it & feeding it. Watch them for a few days and score their performance. Gardening is a kind of activity which almost everyone enjoys. Spending half an hour each morning and evening can help you strengthen the bond with your kids.
Watching Movies Together: This should likewise be done on the weekends during the day. During the holidays, after you are done with other activities and had time to rest, you can treat the kids to a movie time together. Ask them to select a movie and watch it together.
Assist Them With Their School Work: This is another great way to bond with children, they build confidence in you when you assist them with their school work. Normally during holidays, kids are given a lot of homework. You can help in completing them, this can give a strong boost to the confidence level of your child.
Be Patient And Listen To Them: To improve the connection with your child, you have to be able to observe his/her every feeling and try to look into their heart. Be patient and carefully listen to everything your child wants to share with you. Sometimes, their problems may seem irrelevant to you, but keep in mind that these things are greater and more important to them. Speak with them and hear what they need to say.
Teaching Them New Things: Kids are constantly captivated by the world of science.  Show & Teach them about the formation of the universe and planets surrounding earth. Answer their questions and seek out for some more captivating information on science from the internet. Tell them about the significance of volunteerism and how giving away some part of their money can help to improve the future of unprivileged kids, which will make your kid more socially responsible.

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