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Scenario

How parents can authentically engage with children's interests

I started playing video games with my teenage son to connect but I'm terrible at them and feel like I'm just annoying him now.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The parent has not yet discovered that genuine curiosity about the child's world matters more than competence in it.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

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Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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