Our tips for bonding with your child

Take an interest in your interests 

Going to see all his games or classes may be too ambitious, but attending from time to time and saluting their progress may be precious to him.
The same applies to their current passion. He collects Pokémons, he's a fan of a singer, just sit down with him for a few minutes and ask him about it.

Spending special moments together 

We all spend a lot of time with our children, but is it quality time?
Here, we're not talking about time spent helping with homework, putting things away or preparing meals. Sharing quality time, even if it's short, is very important for bonding. It could be 10 minutes to talk in the evening, or 1 hour at the weekend to play a game or do an activity alone.

Discuss 

Sometimes about anything and everything, sometimes about serious subjects. In any case, communication is central to creating a bond.

Here are 10 ideas for questions to ask your kid:

Listening to your worries

But don't be intrusive, and don't try to get into their little secrets: it's important to preserve your kids' privacy. But keep the door open, and show your kid that you're there, whether it's when he/she needs a shoulder to cry on, advice to help him/her move forward, or an ear when he/she needs to confide without being judged.

And don't forget the cuddles! 

Hugging, caressing or simply holding your child's hand, saying tender words... All these signs of affection are not only emotionally beneficial, as they are soothing, reassuring and can reduce anxiety, but also in terms of social relations: receiving and cuddling helps to secrete oxytocin, the hormone linked to love, empathy and attachment.

The Soft Kids team 🌈