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Make
travel time - talk time.
Take a ride with Dad and
take the time to really
talk about each other and
the things you do.
This may be the only
alone time you have
together so don't put on
the radio (or video) put
on the conversation.
 This
Father's Day, Hit the
Road Talking, With Dad
Volvo
Cars of North America
offers conversation
starters and teaching
tips for dads and kids
taking rides around town
or summer road trips
IRVINE, Calif., June
10 /PRNewswire/ -- In
today's fast-paced world
some of our most
important conversations
with dad take place in
the car. This Father's
Day, Volvo Cars of North
America encourages dads
to live life to the
fullest together with
their kids in the car.
"I know I find that
anytime spent with my
daughters is well spent,
even if it is while we're
driving to or from
school, soccer games or
family outings," said
Doug Speck, president and
chief executive officer
for Volvo Cars of North
America. "Our philosophy
at Volvo is that life is
better lived together and
so we look for any
opportunity to help bring
people closer."
With Father's Day
coming, Volvo wanted to
bring these potential
treasured moments to the
forefront and offer some
possible conversation
starters for dad and
kids:
-- Talk sports
strategy. In this busy
day and age, dads spend
lots of time taking their
kids to and from sporting
events. While en route,
provide a little
perspective on the
lessons of the game.
"Winning is exhilarating,
but it's not the most
important thing in the
world. As long as you
tried your best, don't
let losing ruin your day
(or season)."
-- "What got you in
trouble growing up, Dad?"
Kids can ask their
fathers what mischievous
activities their dad was
a part of when younger.
Young children might
realize that dad was a
kid growing up at one
point too.
--
 Early
driving lessons. Consider
car rides opportunities
to teach kids a few safe
driving basics. Let the
younger kids read road
signs and learn about
speed limits. Share the
rules of the road with
the older ones. For
example, teach your son
or daughter to be aware
of the cars around you.
Keep your eyes on not
only the car directly in
front of you, but also
the one two cars ahead.
-- Rock out to your
favorite tunes. They're
oldies, but goodies,
right? Instead of
playing the kids' choice
of music, spin your
favorite hits of decades
past and teach your
children about the music
you grew up with years
ago.
-- Share your goals
and dreams. Encourage
your kids to fantasize
about being the next
Albert Einstein or
Eleanor Roosevelt.
Challenge them to set
goals they might not have
considered before.
-- Come of age. Tackle
some serious conversation
topics to make a lasting
and meaningful connection
with your kids. Talk
about love and loss or
pride and disappointment.
Kids will feel as though
they're connecting with
dad as an adult, not as a
child. The discussion
just might be a
significant milestone for
kids on the road to
adulthood.
-- "What were you
doing when you were my
age?" Young adults might
be surprised to hear what
their dad was doing when
he was their age.
Source:
Volvo Cars of North
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