What kids really want...

I read an article written by Erin Kurt in  Lifehack blog (Relationships Guide) and it got me thinking about my children and what they remembered most about growing up and what made them the happiest. 

When I read the top ten things that kids wanted their parents to do with them, I think I scored rather well. I wasn't perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but I think I gave it my best shot. 

For those of you with little children, you may find this article interesting and even helpful.

"After speaking endlessly about this topic with my students, it became clear to me that children today are involved in too many activities and are in turn becoming less in touch with themselves and their families. In addition, my students told me they really wished for more time to “just play”. Of course many of them enjoy their extra curricular activities, but it is not necessary they said to be allowed to do everything. What they enjoyed most, and what made their hearts happiest was when their mothers did simple things for or with them.

Here is a list of the top ten things students around the world said they remembered and loved most about their mothers."

The Top Ten Things Kids Really Want Their Parents To Do With Them

1. Come into my bedroom at night, tuck me in and sing me a song. Also tell me stories about when you were little.
2. Give me hugs and kisses and sit and talk with me privately.
3. Spend quality time just with me, not with my brothers and sisters around.
4. Give me nutritious food so I can grow up healthy.
5. At dinner talk about what we could do together on the weekend.
6. At night talk to me about about anything; love, school, family etc.
7. Let me play outside a lot.
8. Cuddle under a blanket and watch our favourite TV show together.
9. Discipline me. It makes me feel like you care.
10. 10.Leave special messages in my desk or lunch bag.

Giulia.x