Step out of your comfort zone and go to
a sporting event together. Allow him to feel
empowered and have him explain how the game is
played. The fact you are interested in something he
is an expert in is exciting to him and will open him
up to wanting to tell you more.
Invite him into the kitchen.
Let him choose his favorite
dish or desert to cook together.
Allow him to measure and pour
in the ingredients. Create memories and let him tell you why
what's in the pan is his favorite.
Give High Fives.
Don't be
afraid to show him you care.
Say I love you and praise
him often. Open the lines of
communication. Remember it's not the activity you
do with your son, but the attention you give him
that he'll remember. Take advantage of feel good
moments and most importantly have fun.
Nikki Ducas is a Fredericksburg mom to an active
4-year-old. She is always planning and doing fun
activities to do with her son.
Rappahannock Area
Project
LINK
We have a vision of a community that empowers women and
their families to have healthy lifestyles free of addiction
540-891-3132
www.racsb.state.va.us
A program of the
Rappahannock Area Community Services Board
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