We all have our own ways to bond with our children.

I remember my mother, for instance, would take my brother and I individually on "Fun Days," which were more or less glorified day trips. She took me on train rides. We visited the town I was born in. We went to the coast together, just she and I. I'll always remember my mother for the fact that she took time to spend with me one-on-one on those "Fun Days" we had together.

I've recently been working for a nonprofit, Hands to Hearts International, that is putting out a video for moms on baby massage, yet another way to bond with your babies. (You can find out more about HHI and see shots from the video here or find out about the video on HHI's Web site.)

Working on this video got me thinking. What ways do you bond with your own children? Do you take them on trips as my mother did? Talk to them every day after school?

Would love to hear what you do.