Let the children cook dinner (or, for the little ones, help with dinner).

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Take a long walk together.

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Make cookies, bread or a simple dish together.

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Play your child’ favorite game as many times as they want and in just the way they want.

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Listen to your child’s stories. Let them narrate a story for you to write and they can illustrate.

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Encourage a child – it builds self-esteem.

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Let the children cook dinner (or, for the little ones, help with dinner).

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Look at the stars or (for the little ones) watch the sunset together.

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Work on an art project with your child.

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Collect outgrown or unused clothes and hold a clothing swap or clothing drive.

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