Children spell Love, TIME

Summary

The article emphasizes the importance of spending quality time with children as a true expression of love, rather than focusing on material gifts.

Abstract

The article, titled "Children spell Love, TIME," reflects on the fleeting nature of time, likening it to grains of sand on a beach, and stresses the significance of dedicating consistent and meaningful time to children. It suggests that while children may not remember expensive gifts, they cherish the moments spent together, such as reading, laughing, and playing. The author acknowledges their own struggle with balancing time and admits to learning the value of putting aside distractions like phones and iPads to be fully present with their children. The piece also extends the concept of love and time to self-care, advocating for moments of self-reflection and solitude away from the distractions of modern life.

Opinions

The author believes that children value time spent with them over material possessions.
Consistent and quality time is seen as an expression of love.
Parents should prioritize activities with their children, even if it means engaging in repetitive or seemingly mundane tasks like watching children's

Children spell Love, TIME

If this is true, then there is a reality that says stop and focus on them

Like grains of sand on a seashore, that blow and move freely in the wind, time is flowing through our fingertips. How many times have you heard or said, “I just don’t know where the time went?”. When it comes to spending time with children, which they remember most, ensure you are giving that time consistently and in equal measure to the other things that require your time and attention.

It is true that they don’t remember the biggest presents, being bought things day after day, but they do remember the time you spent with them. They see this as an expression of Love, not the material objects you buy for them. Time spent just sitting with them, reading with them, laughing with them, listening to them, playing their silly games. They will remember this. I have learnt so much from my children. I can be so busy at times that I have not given them sufficient time each day. Things can take over our days can’t they?

So I have to stop. To think. I have to remember to give them quality time, to put the phone, iPad down and to pay them attention. Yes I have to endure the television for 5 year olds, but it is lovely to see them engrossed and discussing the characters with me, even if I have seen the episode for what seems a thousand times.

Show Love, give Time. Don’t forget we are all children at heart, so make sure you give time to those around you, show them the attention and the love they need. Remember also, given the themes of the past few weeks in my writings, that you also must give time and love to yourself. You deserve your attention. You deserve time away from everything that is a distraction and allow yourself time for self-reflection, for loving yourself, for taking care of yourself. Turn off all the noise, phones, computes, iPads, Tablets, even the TV, and hear yourself breathing. It is so important.