This is a great activity to do when the kids get home from school or after dinner.  Sit down with your child in a quiet and comfortable place and have a "pretend" microphoine to speak into.  Tell them you're a reporter doing a story about their day.  Then, ask questions such as their favorite food, animal, color, etc.

This helps you engage with them in a positive way and they can give you some information you could use at a later time.  Have fun!  remember, it's not the quantiy of time you spend with your kids that counts; it's the quality of time.