Dad Tip of the Day: Have your kids spend as much time as possible with their cousins – it will have many benefits!


Kids need close relationships throughout their lives to develop into socially thriving individuals.  One source of lifelong companionship is through cousins.

I personally have many cousins, some of which I am close to, and others who are not as close any more.  As kids though, we greatly benefited from all the time we got to spend together.  I found a good article online that lays out many benefits of kids being close to their cousins: https://www.mother.ly/love/10-reasons-growing-up-with-cousins-is-the-best

- They can be each other’s first best friends

- They protect one another

- They always have someone to hang out with at family functions

- Easier to make plans with them

- Sleepovers are easier

- You share cool hand-me-downs

 

My young kids only have a couple of cousins right now, but more are expected and they are already become great friends.  Here is the 4 of them exploring a kids museum together:

 ![65018C2A-9AEA-4FE4-B0D7-93763D952E50.jpeg](https://ipfs.busy.org/ipfs/QmaRYJ4d1c2E2CHPvrdrCT4HbxvKi1QTmbJwqcTJuFCfks)


Some kids may not be lucky enough to have cousins, but for those who do, help ensure your kids make the most of the relationship!

I appreciate you coming by today,

Brian