Two Simple Actions to Build a Strong Bond With Your Child

April 23, 2025•

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Please include 2 pictures that show parent/child hugging & parent child talking (both pics have positive vibes, happy, smiling energy)

Are You Looking For Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship With Your Kids?

Connecting With Your Children Shouldn’t Be Complicated

Ever feel like you’re just going through the motions, checking things off the to-do list, and then when it comes to spending time and connecting with your child, you feel too tired, too overwhelmed, or too busy to be present? You’re not alone.

I hear from many parents who want to deepen the bond with their children beyond the hustle of everyday life (you know—keeping them fed, getting them from point A to point B, making sure everyone’s where they’re supposed to be when they’re supposed to be there. Just your average, everyday stuff) but don’t know how.

Wanting to strengthen your relationship with your kids and truly feel connected and in a place where you honor and love each other is an amazing thing to strive for and can absolutely happen. Building a strong, meaningful connection with your children is so important for their emotional health and your relationship.

And guess what? It doesn’t have to be complicated. You can add a few simple habits to your day that will make a big impact on the bond you have with your family.

In fact, research even shows that starting with small, effective habits can actually lead to big changes over time. Because when we stick to little routines every day, these can build up to create lasting impacts. It’s like dropping a pebble in a river. The ripples just keep spreading. This is because sticking to these little actions consistently helps wire our brains to make these actions more automatic. Pretty amazing, right?

So, if you know there is power behind adding simple habits to your day, how can you use that to build a stronger relationship with your kids? I’m excited to share two super simple yet truly impactful actions that can help you and your child feel closer than ever.

Two Ways I Always Connect With My Kids

Here’s what I’ve found to be true as a mom–we’re all meant to love, respect, and grow together. And to make this happen, you’ve got to connect with your kids often and have an understanding of what is going on in their lives and how they are feeling each day. And to do that, you’ve got to add intentional moments in your day to connect with your kids.

In order to truly engage and create a strong bond with your child, let daily check-ins become a part of your routine. So, rather than trying to catch up in random, scattered moments, prioritize making time to build your bond each day. I’m telling you, just a few minutes of simple, authentic interactions every day will make a big difference.

These are two actions I take every day to boost my bond with my children:

Hug It Out—There are so many benefits to hugging your children. Even for as little as 20 seconds each day, you can help boost your child’s emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being. So, I prioritize hugging my kids at least three times a day. This creates an opportunity to align our hearts, make deeper connections, and build emotional harmony. Yep, just a simple hug can shift the bond you have with your child.
5-Minute Relationship Boost—Take 5 minutes of uninterrupted time to strengthen your connection with your child by asking them, “What inspired you today?” This will help them think about something positive in their life and allow them to share with you what might be motivating them or interesting them.

When you add in daily habits like these, they build trust, security, and connection, laying the foundation for a happier, healthier relationship with your children. These small, intentional moments matter. Are you with me?