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Use routine for building relationship
In the 'want something' quality time, Gerber says it is when you do have a goal to accomplish something together, such as dressing, bathing, feeding and changing diapers. This, too, should be considered quality time for building relationship. This is also the time you work for cooperation. It should become something you both enjoy doing together. You are still available for your child. However, this time, you also have expectations.
Play together
Taking time to play with your child can result in a positive relationship. Many age-appropriate games and informal interaction can be beneficial. Using carefully-selected children's literature can be another means of making emotional contact with your child. Stories can nurture feelings, compassion and understanding between parents and children. Especially useful are stories about close human relationships; how we form them;
How they grow and change and the pleasure of relationship with children?
All kinds of special and routine activities can provide daily opportunities to build positive parent-child relationships and encourage socio-emotional development. During these activities, talking to your child, playing and interacting - including hugging, patting and holding - help to develop closer parent-child relationship.
Conclusion
There is always much to do, but finding time to spend with each child to foster a positive relationship should be high priority. A positive parent-child relationship has important benefits for the child's well-being and development and makes parenting a more meaningful, rewarding and enjoyable task.

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Building parent-child relationship