Activities with the kids – It is meaningful to a child when you take time to watch him/her in sports or school activities. It is even better to do activities with them. Recreation time together can be a great time for bonding, talking, and building positive memories for your children. Seek to do what your child enjoys for recreation and play. If a child likes to fish, then fish. If they like soccer, play it with them. If they want to sleep in the tent in the back yard, join them. This shows that you care about him/her as a unique person. This helps avoid resentment over the years because they remember you only willing to give time and attention when they did what you enjoy.