Sometimes our lives seem like nothing but work. We work when we get to work, and we keep on working once we come home, cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, etc. One way to share more time with your children is to involve them in household work. Treat chores as a normal part of life, not as punishment. When children help with family chores, they gain self-respect and learn competence.
Kids feel good when they see how they can contribute to family life.
And when everyone helps with household chores, there is more time for favorite family activities. Everyone can help. All family members can help in some way, no matter how young. With a little training from mom or dad, older children and teenagers can manage more complex household tasks. Vary the work assignments to keep your children's interest up.