Lauren Davidson has a daily routine, maybe it looks a little like yours. “When my boys get off the school bus each afternoon, my 6-year-old son runs into my arms for a hug. I embrace him happily, then throw my arms open again as his 8-year-old brother approaches. He runs toward me as if to run into my arms too, then sprints off to the side with a giggle. ‘Get away!’ he shouts.” “To a casual observer, it may seem disrespectful,” she admits. But for her, it’s the secret to a good relationship with him: teasing each other is absolutely core to their dynamic. Maybe it would help in your house, too! Give it a read. Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor |
