This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Mott’s®.

Kids grow up so fast! In the blink of an eye your little baby is half-way towards becoming an adult.

I’m living this reality with my own kids now. My baby just turned 9, less than ten years until he’s 18.

Oh how it hurts to do the math!

This is one of the sad realities of raising kids. Growing up is just a part of living. Losing those baby curls, learning to talk, walk, and drive. Becoming disinterested in toys and hugs at school drop off. These are all things that are going to happen.

Making this precious time when our kids are kids last is really important. Hanging on to every precious memory of our children growing up.

As parents I think it’s good to take a step back and think about how important this time is. We only get it once with our kids, so let’s make an effort to live in the moment and actively do things to cherish this time while our kids are growing up.

Being more present and in the moment with my kids is one of my personal goals right now. So, I’ve put together an amazing list that I want to share with you. I hope you find some ideas on this list that will help you hold on to every minute that your kids are growing up!

Don’t miss the free printable list below.

80+ Ways You Can Cherish Your Child Growing Up

1. Hold them longer while they sleep
2. Take lots of photos!
3. Track their growth on a growth chart – See how you can get a free growth chart for your child below!
4. Make yearly scrapbooks as they grow
5. Hold their hand as long as they’ll let you
6. Always hug & kiss them goodnight
7. Check on them while they sleep
8. Read them a bedtime story every day
9. Learn to style their hair
10. Color and draw with them
11. Keep a journal about your kids
12. Teach them new skills
13. Make them laugh
14. Build a tree house with them
15. Frame yearly school photos
16. Talk with them at dinner
17. Learn to love what they love
18. Comfort them when they cry
19. Watch them while they play
20. Plan kids one on one date nights
21. Play board games with them
22. Listen to music with them
23. Get silly together
24. Let them help you cook
25. Play instruments together
26. Go on family vacations
27. Lay with them until they fall asleep
28. Listen when they ask questions
29. Take time to answer their questions
30. Talk to them about school and friends
31. Help them solve problems
32. It’s okay to spoil them sometimes
33. Surprise them with a kid friendly vacation
34. Plan regular family picnics
35. Have family meetings with your kids
36. Let your kids help plan a movie night
37. Have no homework/chores days
38. Tuck them into bed
39. Have water gun/balloon fights
40. Let cleaning go for a day of play
41. Save school crafts and keepsakes
42. Make a memory box
43. Write down a list of firsts
44. Talk about favorite memories together
45. Make the most of each holiday
46. Watch your kids bond with their grandparents
47. Schedule family bonding in your to-do list
48. Have a family unplugged time
49. Write them lunch box notes
50. Have small birthday parties at home
51. Take a day off work just for your kids
52. Write down cute and funny things your kids say
53. Keep family traditions alive
54. Cherish the time when you can still hold your baby/toddler
55. Pull them in a wagon
56. Take spontaneous trips and outings
57. Have a backyard camp out
58. Go on a cross country road trip
59. Take family hikes
60. Set aside a budget for weekly family fun
61. Say I love you every day
62. Have family portraits taken yearly
63. Do chores together
64. Plant a family garden
65. Watch when they try to show you something
66. Attend all dance recitals, sports games, etc.
67. Be your child’s biggest cheerleader
68. Keep a family fun calendar
69. Go on family drives
70. Listen when they are sad and happy
71. Reward each achievement
72. Parent in a positive loving way
73. Play toys with your kids
74. Bake together
75. Tell each other jokes
76. Record videos of them playing
77. Video chat when on business trips
78. Walk them to school/class
79. Communicate often
80. Make crafts together
81. Be patient daily
82. Cook special breakfasts/dinners
83. Try not to blink, it goes by fast!

Feel free to print this list of 80+ Ways You Can Cherish Your Child Growing Up here! 

Get a Free Growth Chart from Mott’s

As I mentioned, one of my goals this year has been to be more present and in the moment with my kids. I don’t want to miss a beat!

My toddler is always learning new tricks and phrases every day. Dedicating time to sit and watch her or play with her is so meaningful to the both of us.

One of the ways we cherish her being little is tracking her growth!We got the cutest growth chart from Mott’s that makes it easy to track her growth and compares her height to different animals. You can get a growth chart too for free!

Here’s how to get your free growth chart:

We love Mott’s because they make it easy for us to give our kids a healthy snack on the go and at home. They’re made with real fruit and are an excellent source of vitamins for kids to grow strong and healthy! I am so excited to share with my readers that Mott’s has partnered with Walmart for this amazing offer to get a free growth chart for you and your kids.  

1. Purchase $10 worth of Mott’s juice or sauce at your local Walmart. You will find the juice in the juice section and apple sauce in the apple/sauce section!
2. Register for your growth chart on Motts.com/Walmart
3. Upload receipts on www.Motts.com/Walmart now through 9/15/2017
4. Once your receipts are verified, a cute Mott’s growth chart will be mailed to your home!

Visit Motts.com/Walmart to find out more about this offer! 

How do you cherish your kids growing up? Do you track your child’s growth at home? I would love to hear from you in the comments below!