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Make a Date with Your Kids

August 29, 2015
I think it's very important for each child to have some one-on-one time so, every other month, each child gets to have a parent/ child "date". This is crucial if you expect to stay connected with your kids. Plus, many other benefits; making them feel important, worth your time, etc. 

On our "date", my child gets to pick where we go and what we are doing.  It doesn’t have to be fancy, but it’s time alone without a sibling cutting in and allows for real conversations, stories, and hopefully, memories. I also get to see the kids differently, without the stress of rushing to an activity or completing a school assignment.

My children and I love a sushi restaurant in our town so, for both dates, we went there. My daughter Savanna is 17. We don't really get the chance to sit at the sushi bar (where they make the sushi in front of you), when my 5 year old is with us. We took advantage of the sweet opportunity and decided we wanted to try new sushi rolls and share. It was such a delight to be able to just sit and chat and giggle with her.

Joshua is 5 and he chose to sit in a booth rather than a table. He loves Miso Soup and rice. Our waitress asked for my son to draw her a picture and then she hung it in the restaurant and ever since then, we are well known...lol. 

I expect the day will come when my company is not desired, so for now, I cherish these opportunities to spend time with my children. These dates are something we all can enjoy and treasure for a lifetime.

Do you take your kids on dates? Leave your "date" ideas in the comments below.