I have thought a lot about how I interact with my kids.

Some days depending on work, school, home work, house care, house stress level and many other variables; I find that I am giving orders in repetition.

It is important that our kids have interaction with us as parents in other forms than just discipline and correction. I care about my kids being good humans, and I am strict when it comes to proper behavior. But I do not want to be viewed as totalitarian and singular as a father.

I want to spend time with my kids and show them love. I want to have fun with them in their world. I feel it is important for us to go with them, versus us dragging them to adulthood as fast as possible. The world comes quick, I want the beautiful time of childhood to have its day in the sun.

Today, we have 3 kids within 8 to 6 years old. Our house is a literal circus, at times it is hard for us to find time that serves each kid. One kid wants to do something, the others don't want to do the said activity. It can cause a lot of disruption, tantrums, progressive stress and chaos for all parties involved.

My wife and I created a system with our closely aged kids. On weekends, we have "timers".

Set a timer, have your child pick the activity they want to do, spend good ole quality time with them on their terms.

- Jerod Post
Contributor at TheIntentionalFather.com

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