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This Is Something You Should Do

Sep 25, 2023

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Discover the importance of going for walks with your kids and how it can create meaningful conversations, build relationships, and positively impact their well-being.

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Going for walks with your kids is a valuable way to spend quality time together, fostering communication and bonding.

Walking with your family promotes physical health, mental well-being, and strengthens relationships, providing shared experiences and connections.

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The Power of Taking Walks with Your Kids

One important thing that parents should do with their kids is to go for walks together. Whether they are long walks, short walks, or hikes, the act of walking with your kids is beneficial for the body, mind, and relationships. The podcast mentions the example of John Adams and his son John Quincy, who used to walk together in Paris, sharing conversations and connecting. Taking walks with your family provides valuable time alone, creating opportunities for communication and bonding.

The Importance of Going for Walks with Your Kids

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When they’re young, when they’re asleep, when they’re older, when you’re old, when you’re on vacation, after a big Thanksgiving meal, early in the morning before school, in the afternoons when you’re visiting their new family, there’s one thing you should do with your kids:

We’ve talked about John Adams (the great McCullough bio is at The Painted Porch) and his fascinating relationship with his brilliant son John Quincy.

Ryan Holiday dedicated a chapter to the value of walking in his best-selling book Stillness is the Key. You can grab signed and personalized copies here.

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