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Keeping a close relationship with your child

Parents: when your child was a few years old, you would sit on the floor and get out the Legos. You both would focus on one thing, building the coolest castle ever......together! That hour or so, there weren't any phones in your hands, there weren't any TV's or screens playing an enticing show, sucking you into it's depths. It was just you, your kid and those cool little building blocks. The both of you concentrating, problem solving, strategically maneuvering around and collaborating with each other to finalize your awesome project! When it was finally done, you would look at each other with smiles on your faces, maybe play with your amazing creation for a while, and be proud of yourselves and each other for your efforts, concentration and dedication. It may not be the best masterpiece that was ever created, but it was good enough for both of you, and you both loved it! Now that your child is older, maybe a pre-teen or even a teenager, when was the last time you took...