Today we all live in a regime of limited time resources. I have heard more than once from my parents that there is not enough time for everything. Work, chores around the house, homework with the child, let alone having fun together, playing good pranks together. This is how it is for many of us. Many people perceive time spent with a child as a burden, as another responsibility. And this is not surprising, because while doing something with the child, at the same time we are thinking about important tasks, looking for solutions to pressing problems, communicating on the Internet, thinking about what to cook for dinner, trying to predict what will happen in the next episode of our favorite TV series... And what eventually? The parent is exhausted, exhausted by “communication” with the child, and the child finds this communication insufficient. And the thought appears: Well, how much more does he (the child) need?? So, I spent a lot of time with him, but it’s still not enough for him! It often turns out that even half an hour is enough for a child to develop successfully. The secret is not how much time you spend with your child, but the quality of this time. You can spend 3-4-5 hours playing with your child while simultaneously thinking about work or playing a toy on your phone. And all this time it will be empty! You didn’t dedicate it to your child, and you probably didn’t do anything useful for yourself. After such games, both parties are not satisfied. What can be done to make communication productive and useful for both children and parents. A few recommendations for quality communication with your child: Determine the time in your schedule that you can devote to your child. And let it be 15, 30 or 50 minutes, but this time will be only for the child: put aside all matters and worries, put the phone on silent mode. Eye contact is important. You don’t need to play/talk to the child from your height level, get down to the child’s level so that there is eye-to-eye contact. Try to be “here and now” all the time. Don’t get lost in your thoughts, for this to happen, observe what is happening at every moment, what is around, what you feel at this moment, what you are thinking about, what you are doing. Ask your child questions and carefully, sincerely listen to his answers and thoughts. Do not rush to evaluate his words, it is better to ask more clarifying questions. Share your feelings with your child. These simple recommendations will help improve your relationship with your child, making them more trusting and frank. Remember: time spent with your child is priceless! By the way, you can apply these same recommendations when communicating with adults)