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BUILD TOGETHER
Whether you are building a home bookshelf or attending
a project workshop, do it together. Even wee tikes like
to build alongside Dad with their realistic, child-size
tools. They'll be proud of their creation and bragging
rights of "I made that!"
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2
PLANT A GARDEN
Activities
for the
Guys
BY NIKKI DUCAS
Boys love playing in dirt and
looking for worms. Clear a small
area in your backyard and plant
a garden. Discuss what fruits and
vegetables he likes and go to the
farm and garden store to buy the
seeds and plants. Plant the garden
together, water daily, keep a watchful eye
as the plants grow and then enjoy the fruits
of your labor.
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PLAY GAMES
Boys grow up emulating their fathers.
From the earliest age, my 4-yearold-son has wanted to do what Dad
is doing. It never matters what the
activity is just as long as he's doing
it alongside Dad. Here are some ideas
to build great father-son bonds:
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Allow him to choose a
favorite board or video
game and let him be
the expert. Have him
explain the directions
and take the lead in
the game. Children love
to "tell" you what to do
so why not make it a learning experience?
