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In this video Kirsty introduces a Guide for Connecting with Your child/ren.

1. Make a date. Set a weekly date with each child, so you are ensured some alone time with them.
2. Talk with them after work or after school.  "Tell me all the good things about your day?" Tell your child about your day. Avoid complaining or whining about your day, keep it positive. It may only be 15 minutes over afternoon snacks or a cup of tea; however it will make a big difference to your relationship with your child.
3. Work on goals together.  It could be building a puzzle, a savings goal, building a garden, working on an exercise plan, getting better at a sport, building the biggest Lego display, reading levels, to something more.  It's a lot of fun, and it connects you.
4. Play with them.  Don't be afraid to be a kid with them. Play at their level and don't expect them to play at yours, you will be surprised at how much fun you will have.
5. Talk to them in the car.  Take advantage of the time you spend in the car with your children. You can have some great, deep conversations in the car. They can't get out! 
6. Have a Family Day.  Plan a day weekly or even monthly. Make this time reserved for them and no one else. 
7. Have a Family Meeting.  Regular meetings include everyone in decision-making.  This will allow them to own it too and therefore more cooperation on their part.
8. Just sit & snuggle.  Every now and then, just pull your child to you and hug them. Snuggle, be affectionate, and squeeze them tight. That kind of physical intimacy is important, and the day will come when they don't want to snuggle with you anymore.
9. Become part of your child's life to develop Trust.   If you're a working parent, you probably spend an average of four hours a night with your child. Use this time wisely and assure your child that even though you don't get to see them as much, they are very much a big part of your life.  Everyone, even a child, likes to feel valued, acknowledged and that they belong and matter.  It is the recipe for building better and more satisfying relationships, so why not start with your family.