Reflections of the Heart

Children want to spend time with you!  They flourish when they receive quality time from the loved ones in their little lives.  Everyone is allotted the same number of hours and days in each week, month and year.  I believe we need to be intentional to schedule activities for our children that include quality time spent with the adults that influence their lives.  Ideas that will help you incorporate quality time with your children in your daily routine: 1.  Give them a task to do when you are working in the kitchen.  If you are cooking, have them help by handing you the items you need.  Children love to do the  mixing and stiring. Small children can help by allowing them to give you pre-measured ingredients to add to the mixing bowl. They can also be "in charge" of holding the mixing spoons and handing the proper spoons, utensils or ingrediants to you.  Hint: Make sure you have a sturdy step stool so that they can safely reach the counter . Fill the sink with warm soapy