Beat Around the Bush

Here's how to talk to your child about it >>>

Don't be afraid to ask for what you want, because you'll never get it if you don't ask!
4 activities you can do with your child now >>>

- Ask your child questions to see if they understand the concept of "beating around the bush" and explain why Max was doing it in the story. - Ask your child to think of a situation where it might be important to "beat around the bush". - Discuss with your child how Max could have approached the situation differently and what the outcome might have been. - Ask your child to come up with a story of their own where someone has to "beat around the bush" in order to get something from another person.
Pretend play with your child >>>

Game Name: Direct Approach Instructions: You and your child take turns choosing topics to discuss. You must then ask questions related to the topic until your child can guess the main point. If your child guesses correctly, they get a point. The player with the most points wins.
1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>

Be brave and speak up! Don't be afraid to ask for what you need, your child.

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