Tips:
- Describe details of where you're going
- Talk about enjoyable features for your child
- Reassure your child about meeting his needs
- Agree on behavioral guidelines and incentives
- Commit to checking in during the outing
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About Susan Kohl:
Author of five parenting books, numerous articles; regular parenting columnist Diablo magazine. You can e-mail her at susie@springtide.org.