Build Trust Through Small Steps: A Simple Guide to Meaningful Connections with Your Child
Connecting with your child or teen can feel challenging, especially when past experiences have made it harder to build trust. However, meaningful connections don’t have to feel overwhelming—it’s about starting with small, manageable steps that gradually pave the way for deeper relationships over time.
Our Tolerable Connection resource offers a simple, progressive guide to help you approach connection in ways that are comfortable for both you and your child. By starting small and acknowledging where you are, you can move toward more rewarding interactions while respecting everyone’s pace.
What's Inside
- Simple, achievable steps to begin connecting
- Creative ideas to inspire you
- Prompts to help you reflect on how these approaches could work in your relationship
- Space to brainstorm your own unique ways to connect
Here’s What You’ll Need:
1. Pencil and printed handout
2. Open hearts and listening ears
3. A snack to fuel ideas
