In 2019 I am determined to marinate in moments and find EASY WAYS TO BOND WITH KIDS. To really look at my kids and be as fully present as I possibly can in their lives in this very moment. I am determined to-for that block of time that I have them within my reach- savor the way my son scrunches up his nose when I ask him a question. I want to savor the way out of the blue after I ask my son if he wants a drink he says, “MOMMY I love that you are always thinking about me.” In that moment I want to allow myself to feel like I did something RIGHT as a parent- and most importantly I want to see my kids smile. So in the spirit of getting our kids to open up to us- via play rather than straight up conversation here are 10 Easy Ways to bond with kids!
#1 BAKE Together! This Weight Watchers Chocolate Chip Banana Loaf recipe serves 14 and is just six points per serving!
And it will be an easy recipe for the kids to help prepare ( and they will love eating it too!) Keep Reading for the DELISH DEETS!)
Ingredients Weight Watchers Chocolate Chip Banana Loaf recipe serves 14 and is just six points per serving
mini chocolate chips 1⁄4cup(s) 13 Points
egg(s) 1 item(s) 0 Points
Directions Weight Watchers Chocolate Chip Banana Loaf recipe serves 14 and is just six points per serving
Combine One egg three mashed bananas one cup water and 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips.
Mix and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
Weight Watchers Chocolate Chip Banana Loaf recipe serves 14 and is just six points per serving
#2 Family Game Night Gather the entire family and choose one family friendly board and play for CANDY!!
#3.Balancing Act Find things to balance on your head, nose, toe, etc.
#4 Swim Indoors. Fill up a bathtub, slip into your swimsuits, and pretend you’re at beach!
#5 Design a Fort. Build a fort with sheets and dining chairs.
#6 Best Costume Contest. Kids dress up in their parents’ clothes and accessories.
#7 Get Your Disco On. Play an old ’80s tune and pull out your craziest dance moves for the kids.
#8 Soprano Solo. Sing the menu for the evening in an operatic style.
#9 Hide-n-Seek. Play a daytime game in the house or at nighttime using flashlights.
Marysa says
January 15, 2019 at 2:01 amIt’s so important to have quality time with the family. These are great tips, and we love baking together too! It’s a fun activity and useful for kids too, to know how to bake.
Connie says
January 15, 2019 at 2:10 amThese ideas are great. We sing together in the car. A lot.
Ronnie says
January 15, 2019 at 1:45 pmBaking is an awesome way to connect with kids! It’s so much fun, instructive and then there’s a great treat to enjoy at the end
Ruth I. says
January 15, 2019 at 2:04 pmLove all these ideas! We do bake together. My niece enjoys it the most.
Candy says
January 15, 2019 at 3:18 pmI love all of your ideas to bond with our kids. We do date nights with our kids
Marisa Nunes says
January 15, 2019 at 3:24 pmI loved the tips! Which movies do you recommend I watch with my little ones?
Sarah Bailey says
January 15, 2019 at 4:07 pmWhat some great ideas of ways to bond with your kids, I am loving all the dish ideas as well they look absolutely delicious!
Stacie says
January 15, 2019 at 4:24 pmFamily game nights and movie nights are great ways to bond as a family. We love to eat a ton of snacks and watch movies or try to beat each other in Mario Kart 8.
robin rue says
January 15, 2019 at 4:25 pmI actually tell my kids jokes every night as part of our bed time routine. They love it 😉
Nancy at Whispered Inspirations says
January 15, 2019 at 7:44 pmThese are really fabulous ways to bond with your little ones. Playing hide n seek is one of our favourite things to do together.
gingermommy says
January 15, 2019 at 7:45 pmI love these suggestions. Telling jokes is a fantastic way to encourage fun and laughter! I am going to have to see this new movie. It looks really interesting.
Allison Cooper says
January 15, 2019 at 8:47 pmI love these ideas Melissa! We’re all about the dance parties over here (especially our little one).
Fatima says
January 15, 2019 at 9:00 pmBaking and family game nights are always a hit in our home. We made brownies this weekend! The boys loved it.
sara lafountain says
January 15, 2019 at 9:42 pmMy favorite way to bond with my kids is to cook with them! We love to cook and they take so much pride in what they make.
Mommy Peach says
January 15, 2019 at 10:03 pmBonding with my kids is my favorite activity and baking is also one of our favorite ways to bond. Thanks for sharing more ways..
Jeanette says
January 15, 2019 at 10:06 pmI love trying to bond with my kids in every way I can. This afternoon my husband and my child bulit something outside and I love that. I will do that all day any day just so I can spend with my kids.
Wendy Polisi says
January 15, 2019 at 10:51 pmThese are excellent ideas. My husband has a knack for bonding with kids.
roch says
January 15, 2019 at 11:16 pmI recently rediscovered my love for baking. A family game night with video games and board games would be a great bonding activity with kids. These games are for all ages!