How to create a special bond with your child – in just three minutes

Its essence is that every first meeting with the child during the day – after a short or long separation – is made the most of by devoting 3 minutes of undivided and sincere attention to the child.

It's just a little magic of everyday life that can make a significant difference and a wonderful effect on our children.

The secret is quite simple: Every time we see our children, which could be after we get off work, when they come back from school, kindergarten, etc., we dedicate the first 3 minutes to them.

It's only 180 seconds! But be careful! It should be a real 3 minutes where we are not distracted by anything else around us, no looking at the phone, no talking to anyone around us...nothing!

A tight hug, a sincere look, questions that show attention, interest like; 'Tell me a little, how was your day today?' Where in most cases we know the answer... In those three minutes something special happens: a connection is created, a bridge between our adult world, which is always on the run, and that world full of adventures, unknowns, emotions and invisible mysteries...

Why is this approach important?

Children feel valued and safe.These moments show that the child is important and seen with loving eyes.

Strengthens emotional connectionA strong "bridge" of communication is created between the child's world and the parent's.

Helps develop self-confidence. A child who feels heard develops a sense of self-esteem.

Prevents unwanted behaviors. Children who receive positive attention don't need to seek attention in negative ways.

It's 3 minutes that won't weigh down our endless to-do list but that have an incredible power to create an indelible bond with our children.

The joy of hugging after a long and tiring day, a kiss on the forehead after a night of childhood fears and dreams while eating breakfast together...just 3 minutes to stop time and remember how valuable it is and how beautiful it is to rediscover each other and not avoid the small moments of being together.

Why does this method work so well?

In the psychology of the child, the first moments after reunification have a great emotional weight. They help the child feel security, love and emotional stability. In a world where the pace is fast and attention is always scattered, these 3 minutes are a small investment of extraordinary value.

This simple and effective method that aims to create and strengthen the emotional bond between parent and child, even if very little - should happen every day, always! /Telegraph/