I just finished submitting another article to Ezine articles about the importance of using connecting rituals with our kids. I first heard of connecting rituals in university while studying communication. Until then I didn’t understand what was behind the way people say hi and nod to each other as they pass in hallways or on the street. Even then I didn’t see how, decades later, that information would be powerful with the kids in my life.
The connecting ritual I talk about in the Ezine articles is that much more crucial with teens who are in danger of disconnecting from us, or have already begun to do so. Rome wasn’t built in a day; this technique won’t fix your problems instantly, but combined with the ideas in the second article I wrote, you’ll be well on your way to connecting with your kids, whatever age they are, and immunizing them from drugs, bullying and other real dangers that they will face.
Want to know more? In the left column of this page you’ll find my Ezine articles box, or click here to go straight to my articles on the Ezine Article website. The second article is live now.
On that note, I’m off to go hiking in the hoodoos near Edson. After writing about the gifts that come from stretching to find common interests with our teens, I need to put my money where my mouth is and go hiking, even though I’d prefer to wait and go when Rob is home. The kids and I need a fun event to mark the end of school and I’m sure I will love every minute of the hike!
Great parenting is great fun!
