Spending quality time with a young child is one of the most nurturing things a parent can do. Several hours of quality time are worth much more than several hours quantity of time. But there is more to consider. What is quality time?

Quality time is when your child knows he or she has your full attention. They feel your interest in the interaction they are having with you and that what they say or do is important to you. They also may sense it as an open-ended, creative experience you are having together which has wings of its own--an adventure between two people who care for each other and share not just their minds but their hearts.

Times like this build relationships which are more able to withstand the pressures of daily life. They not only diffuse stress, they help build a healthy emotional base which is able to support your child when you are not with them. They become memories which last forever.

Genuine quality time is one of the most nurturing gifts you can give your child.