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Most everyone else has addressed the scheduling issue pretty well. I would like to comment on your question about quality versus quantity time. I think that it is extremely important to get them both in, which can be a challenge.
You need to spend as much time as possible with them everyday engaged in positive, healthy, stimulating and educational experiences. No, there is not a hard number that says you must spend "x" amount of time with your kids in order for them to develop into happy, well-rounded and confident individuals-this will vary for each child and each family. However, you should make it a point to spend a lot of their awake time playing and talking with them at least while they are younger. As they get older, they will want more independent time so you need to stay close to them while they are young so that you develop a close relationship with them as they grow.
In terms of quality time, this will vary based on the child and his/her interest, but as a general rule you need to spend time engaged in positive, self-assuring activities that are mutally stimulating to both you and your child, introducing your child to new experiences and things, teaching your child the basics or foundamentals that will aid him/her as they journey into the world and nuturing a love for God, people and nature so that they will have respect for themselves and others as adults. I was intentionally very broad in my response about what is quality time because this will vary for everyone in terms of specific activities and/or events-you will have to figure out what will work best for you and your child(ren).
Happy Parenting!
-Teri
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