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[quote=Anonymous] The expectations she has developmentally inappropriate and the relationship is too forced this way. You could do very short Facetimes or find other ways for them to connect without screens. Now and then via snail mail, send eachother drawings with a letter they dictate to mom to write or email a silly photo they help decide on like "crazy hat/hair/outfit" or make a quick 2-minute video of the child's choosing to send the other giving a message like  "Can't wait until we pretend to be police-ladies/princesses/doctors/silly hat ladies again" or "This is my new puppy Larlo and he can't wait to meet you!" OR have the kid perform if the child wants to something such as "new karate move, a little silly dance, dress up and pretend to be someone, since a sing" but it MUST be the child's idea and then mom approved. Don't force or script anything.

It's great the kids like eachother a lot and you both want to support the relationship, but she needs to understanding pushing too hard can backfire and it's not for her to dictae "they must do Facetime." They need to find their way and keep it fun and light.

+Maybe have them chose some themes from a list like "crazy hat, crazy hair, holding favorite storybook, favorite dress-up" and email a photo to the other dressed up or holding the them[/quote]

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