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More Contact for Children |
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Children continue to need physical contact with parents throughout their developing years. Here are some contact activities that have worked well for parents.. Piggy Back. Don’t try this until the child is old enough and strong enough to hold on with his arms. Hair combing. Give the child a comb and let him comb your hair. Older children can be quite creative with this. Stilts. With the child facing you, stand his feet on top of yours. Hold onto his arms with your hands and walk across the room, forward and backward. Arm wrestling. This is a way for an older child to test his strength against yours. Let him win sometimes. Back rubs. It’s a great way to relax the child when putting him to bed for the night. Lap sitting. Surprisingly, even teenagers sometimes like to sit on their father’s lap—if their relationship with him is good. Growth measurement. Measure your child’s height regularly, especially during growth spurts. Do it yourself, don’t wait for a report from the school or clinic. Workplace experience. Take your child to the place where you work. Let him stand or sit in your place. Show him how you spend your day. Hugs. These are great medicine for discouragement, depression, anxiety and other childhood ailments. A daily dose can prevent lots of problems. WARNING: Be sensitive to each child’s boundaries. Any activity that becomes sexualized (used for the parent’s sexual gratification) can seriously damage the child. |
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