In 2020 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.
I have always loved getting the kids involved in the kitchen. One of mine loves to cook and the other bakes, so it’s perfect.
Yum, this sounds like a tasty recipe! My daughter likes to be in the kitchen with me. My son is not as keen, but he will if I ask.
We have done hide and seek. I tell them to hide and I take forever to find them so I can get some peace, ha. I did that quite a bit when they were small.
I love to tell jokes to get bonded with the kids I teach. I might get a real yuckster but it is still a lot of fun!
I enjoy cooking and baking with my grandkids, but being a grandparent I have a lot more time than the parents do. These are great tips.
Game night really spoke to me. That was the way that our family came together. We all had really different and oftentimes hectic schedules, but when it was game night, we were all zeroed in on what we were doing and some of my fondest memories of my family were playing games.
Enjoy time with the kids now that they are still young. Once they hit that age that they want to spend most of their time with friends, that’s the time we will miss them.
I think these are all wonderful ideas. Baking together is one of our favorites. We all love to be in the kitchen baking.
These are some excellent ways to bond with kids. I love that you were able to share some ideas so that more parents can enjoy quality time and having fun with their kiddos.
My son and I would bake together a few times. Now he is such an accomplished chef. I’m always texting him about how to do something in cooking.
Time really does fly by so fast. We won\’t always get these moments with our kids. I love that your ideas don\’t involve extravagent trips out of the house. We love playing Uno, watching movies and snuggling on the couch, or reading books together.
The best costume contest is something my son would most likely enjoy. We usually play family games, build forts and jump on the trampoline together.
I love this so much! We do our best bonding over meals. It’s a no technology zone and we always to lots of talking.
These are really great and awesome ideas. My son and I really enjoy our time together at the kitchen. He’s really having fun.
These are really wonderful tips, I love that chocolate chips banana loaf. Looks delicious I need to make it.
Baking is a great way to bond with kids. This sounds like a fun recipe to try!
I love the idea of baking to bond with kids. What a great list of ideas