Since I am a working mom, I make it a point to use what free time I get to bond with my child. I have turned bonding moments from brushing our teeth together, giving him baths and our nightly ritual of play/read/cuddle. Now that he understands a little bit more, we've taken to riding public transportation (since he absolutely loves buses and trains) during my once-a-week free weekday as one of our bonding activities.

Bonding is important for both the parents and the child. Mary Alward discusses in detail this vital part of child-rearing.

And bonding isn't just for moms! I couldn't agree more. Tiny Tots shares bonding tips for dads.

More bonding tips (segregated by age: infant, 2-3 years, 4-5 years) over childwellbeing.org are just a click away.

Remember to be creative and look for more bonding moments which you can create for you and your child.