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Working Moms: Too Busy for Your Children?
17 Quick Ways to Strengthen the Bonds of Love On Mother's Day, we celebrate the most important job on the planet. Most moms appreciate being acknowledged, but many still feel overwhelmed by the pressures of daily life. They would like to fit more time with their children into their busy schedules, but don't know how. The solution may be easier than you imagine. The most important thing you can do for your child is to create and nurture a strong, loving relationship between the two of you. Here are 17 easy ways to strengthen your connection with your child: The good news is: they don't take much time. Sweet dreams. For a free e-book, "How to Get the Best from Your Children," and for more information on how to create harmonious relationships with your children, you may go to: www.feelgoodparenting.com. Pat and Larry Downing of Asheville, NC, have many years of experience counseling teenagers and their parents, conducting family mediations and leading workshops and support groups. They are co-authors of the e-Book, "Feel Good Parenting: How to Use the Power of Your Heart to Create an Extraordinary Relationship with Your Child." Copyright © 2005 by Patricia Downing PERMISSION TO REPUBLISH: This article may be republished in newsletters and on websites, provided you include ALL the above information about the authors, as it appears, including copyright information and live website link.
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