Common Activities of Parents and Preschool Children Strengthening Their Relationship

The paper deals with the theme of common activities of parents with children of preschool age. Attention is focused on activities strengthening the relationship between adult and children. The text presents the results of research. Research questions: What activities do parents together with their preschool children? What activities from the perspective of parents do strengthen the relationship between parent and child? The research group consists of parents of children attending kindergartens (occasional selection, N = 96). Methods: weekly schedule and questionnaire of our own design. Results: description of parent activities carried out together with the children throughout the week, during weekdays dominate interest clubs and hobby groups (often associated with preparation for school), staying out (walk, hike, playing on the playground) and reading (often before bedtime), on the weekend occur more frequently playing on the computer and watching TV. Activities strengthening relationship are characterized by the following features: good atmosphere (whatever kid laugh) and body contact. Parents also expressed as to which activities should in this context be recommended for other parents. The obtained information may be useful to teachers of kindergarten for several reasons: 1) teachers know what to follow, what children di with their parents outside of kindergarten, 2) list of activities may serve as inspiration for teachers, what type of activities can be suitable for collective education, 3) knowledge teachers can use in the consultation and advice for parents.