Day 4: Do a side-by-side activity
Kids (especially boys) sometimes connect best with us when we’re side-by-side. So, think of a few activities that don’t involve face-to-face interaction—things like taking a walk, building Lego creations, or decorating the tree.
As they get older, this side-by-side approach will pay off in other ways, too. In my two-part blog series on “snowplow parenting” (a must-read if you tend to clear your kids’ paths of all pitfalls or inconveniences) I mentioned that experts recommend walking parallel to our kids. This means we share wisdom when needed, but we allow our kids to fumble and try.
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