How do you interact with children? (lemmy.world)

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I'm starting to reconnect with some of my old friends from high school but they have a 5-year-old now and I want to make a good impression but I don't really know how to interact with children. Do I just like ask them what their favorite Disney movie is or something?

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[-] flambonkscious@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 weeks ago

Yes, floor time and getting into their world is real currency!

Show them tricks, teach them Rubik's cubes or something. Kids love learning and novelty (not lectures: show, don't tell!)

Even if it's just grabbing a broom, holding it up and spinning around and getting dizzy - good, clean fun (until you throw up on them)

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