Don t look at the clock. Do what your child likes to do. If you both like music, crank up the stereo and dance to your child s favorite artist. If your child loves to play with legos, get down on the floor with your child and build something together. Have your child help you wash dishes in the sink even though you have a dishwasher.
Children love to play in water and bubbles.
Even though the dishes may not be truly cleaned, your child will have the satisfaction of knowing that they helped. If you are really tired at the end of the day, snuggle in your bed and read to your child or have your child read to you. Or, get one of your books to read and have your child get one of theirs. Cuddle in bed and read together. Show them that you love to read and they will follow.