One on one time with your child

All children need to feel special, valued, loved and close to their parents.

Dates

Children need to feel special, valued, loved and close to their parents. One way to meet all of their needs is to take your child on special dates. Parents are free from disruptions during this time, which allows you to learn a lot about what’s going on in your child’s life. Put your special date on the calendar and watch as their excitement grows for the upcoming day!

Guidelines for a successful date:

Pick a date and put it on the calendar together (do not cancel)
No siblings, spouses or friends allowed
Give limits and boundaries on how much money is spent and where you are willing to go, and how long the date will last
No hidden agendas about speaking to them about a problem
Be present and enjoy each others company

Here are just a few ideas for dates:

Go out to breakfast before school
Rescue them from their gross lunch at school and take them out
Go for an ice cream
Roller blade or bike to the park and pack a picnic lunch
Go on a hike at a nearby mountain
Go on a walk

Dates are a great way to re-establish with our children. Think creative; once in a while surprise them with an unannounced date! Recording your dates will help you keep track of how often you have taken them out. We highly suggest mom and dad go on dates with each other too!

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