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My wife and i take our kids out individually once each school term... we call it special time and its a great time to just be one on one with them... We set a budget but they can choose what we do (usually it involves food and a small activity - nothing too fancy its about the time together)..
Anyway this weekend i went out with my teenager and i was determined both to build our relationship and have a laugh.. We went for some (fast!) food and then onto the cinema... Conversation began to flag and i had a sudden brainwave that worked; i said :
You've got to tell me two things about yourself i could never know and i'll do the same
Genius - obviously i had to air some of my skeletons (i focussed on some of the things i did as a teenager myself - some of which my mum still doesn't know 🙂 unfortunately she has the reverse over me!
Thought it was a good one to share on the forum... any other top tips on spending quality time with you kids?
- Samaritans – call 116 123
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