6–11 years · Connection & growing · 3 MIN LESSON

Connection in ordinary moments.

Find a small way to make time together.

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Simple ways to make time for connection with children

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Keep it ordinary

Warmth, sensitivity, shared books, and conversation are among the practices CDC identifies as supportive of child development.

An original family exercise

Invite your child to suggest one thing you could enjoy together this week. It might be a story, a drawing, or talking on a walk. Let the invitation fit your family.

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Which invitation makes room for connection?

“What would you enjoy doing together?”“This must be a perfect family evening.”“We can talk only about results.”

A practice, not a parenting test.

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