31 Everyday Ways to Connect with Your Child, Day 24: Share a Secret
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31 Everyday Ways to Connect with Your Child, Day 24: Share a Secret

Sometimes it’s nice to share a private little secret, just between you and your child.  It makes them feel special. I’ll whisper to one of the boys, “Let’s do something nice for Daddy today and don’t tell him….”  Then we will think of a secret thing, like cleaning the trash out of his car or…

31 Everyday Ways to Connect with Your Child, Day 23: Save Money Together
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31 Everyday Ways to Connect with Your Child, Day 23: Save Money Together

One of the coolest ways to connect together is to do something with a unified purpose.  Saving money takes sacrifice, determination and willpower.  Why not save money together as a family? Find a good reason….a charity, a friend in need, an elderly neighbor, a missionary,there are needs in every direction. I remember several years ago…

31 Everyday Ways to Connect with Your Child, Day 22: One Toy for a Day
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31 Everyday Ways to Connect with Your Child, Day 22: One Toy for a Day

If you’re having trouble making a connection with your child, this is a good one to try.  Sometimes they are distracted, you are busy, we’re all going in different directions.  In those times, pulling back in and connecting with each other calls for drastic measures.  That’s when I make the announcement,“Tomorrow, each child can only…