I am a single mom of 4, oldest 21 and youngest 11. Only my 11 year old is at home now. When my older children were younger, I wish I would have played with them more. Worried less about bills and more about time with them. Though, I attended every school and sporting event, I worked too much. ​It took the death of my son, 18, in 2013 to realize how important every moment truly needs to be appreciated. Now, I spend every second I can enjoying my baby (he will always be the baby). We make life more complicated  than it needs to be. Children need; shelter, food, clothing and a parent. By parent, I mean, someone who disciplines them, loves them and is always there. Always listen to your child's stories hug them and tell them you love them. After my son passed, I quit a good  paying job to be able to spend more time with my youngest. We don't  have cable, brand name clothes or smart phones.  Less disruption without them. Yes, we have a gaming system, but i have to aporove the games and during school, he can only play on the weekends. When you're having a bad day, stop and play with your child. Trust me when I say living in your child's world can make a frown turn upside down. Remember, children didn't ask to be born. You chose to have them. So appreciate this gift. It's  never too late to create a good relationship with your child (ren). Prioritize family first because tomorrow is not guaranteed and in a blink of an eye, they go from infant to graduating.