family time

I don't think there is a definite answer either. The ultimate answer would be enough to make our children feel secure in our love. The problem then becomes, how much time would that take. I think if we take a little time to play with our kids, and make sure we are there for the things they think are really important, putting them above most everything else in those things particularly, then we will accomplish happy and secure children.

Now that is a good question. Since life gets complicated, I'm not sure there is a set answer. We have to maintain a mindset of making time for our children. It will be different every week depending on what is happening. Periodically we need to review how we are doing, since many other things pull at families. How are the children growing, learning, behaving, loving, etc. Generally we will always want/need more time. Wish you the best.