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Family Handshake

Age 4+
None
5 min

What It Builds

Connection, belonging, and a playful ritual that can ease transitions and separations.

How to Do It

  1. 1

    Together, invent a short sequence of moves, such as a clap, a fist bump, a wiggle, and a spin.

  2. 2

    Practice it until you both remember it.

  3. 3

    Use it at greetings, goodbyes, or bedtime.

  4. 4

    Add new moves over time to keep it playful.

Tips & Variations

  • Let your child invent parts of it so they feel ownership.
  • Use it at drop-off to make goodbyes easier.
  • Keep it short enough to do quickly anywhere.
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