Home School Heartbeat Radio Program

Mike Smith:
All children want “alone time” with Mom and Dad. When Dad is working fulltime and Mom is the homemaker and teacher for several children, it’s hard to see where to squeeze in one-on-one bonding time. But maybe that’s because we approach things from the wrong perspective. Time together doesn’t have to be a manicure appointment or a weekend fishing trip. In the end, it’s not what you do that matters so much as how intentional you are about being together with each of your children.

For a child, even the chance to run errands with Mom or Dad is a significant event if it’s just the two of you. The outing becomes extra special if you have a moment to stop for coffee or ice cream, or browse together at a bookstore. You might be surprised at the deep conversations you can have even on the way home from the grocery store.

Life goes to warp speed as children grow up. By experiencing and discussing life together now, while your children are young, you’ll have a stronger foundation for your relationship once your children get older.

No matter what stage of homeschooling you find yourself in, it’s always the right time to invest in the lives of your children. Just taking a few minutes out of your day to spend time with your son or daughter could mean the world to a child’s love-hungry heart!

Next time, we’ll talk about how to cultivate an environment that promotes good conversations. And until then, I’m Mike Smith.