Always Remember to Be Mindful of the Energy You Bring Home
Life is full of stressors. We can’t control them. What we can do is decide what energy we bring home — which is essential for staying present with your partner. “Choosing the energy we wish to bring into our home is so important before walking in,” Rose Lawrence, a psychotherapist and the owner of Mind Balance, Inc., told Fatherly. “When we do this, we have more control over our intentions, our mood, and our behaviors. It involves a thoughtful choice each day, each hour.”
Here are nine more marriage tips to keep in mind.
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A Great Game to Play with Toddlers: Sink or Float
What You Need: A large bowl, water, and toys
How to Play: Fill up the bowl with water, and find an array of toys and items of different properties (plastic, foam, etc.). Then, have your child drop them individually into the bowl of water. As they drop each item in, have them identify whether the items sink or float. Aside from the fact that kids love playing with water, this will also serve as a great way to have them introduced to the basic elements of science.
Here are some more fun activities to do with a toddler, according to child development experts.
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