My 1 parenting goal for 2020 is to do this every single day.
Every day, devote 10-15 minutes to having uninterrupted parent/child time and let your child choose what you do together, within reason, of course. Amy refers to this tool as"mind, body and soul time" but encourages parents to name it whatever feels natural for them, even something as straightforward as"Mommy and 's special time."It sounds laughably simple at first, but it's a daily practice that actually requires some discipline.
The biggest difference between this special time and general family time is that my son gets to be the star of the show. My husband and I don't have the temptation to engage each other in conversation, which usually differs to us hashing out our laundry list of responsibilities — the very opposite mental state you want to be in during this special time.for 10 or 15 minutes so that our son can see how much time we have together, and we make it clear when our time is beginning and ending.
Amy also taught us that having our son choose the activity fulfills his need for power — something all kids crave in addition to attention. It's when kids aren't getting power or attention in positive ways that they tend to act out the most. And did I mention that it's fun? Being in a creative state where imaginative and sensory play is the only thing on the agenda feels good! You also learn a lot about your kid's interests.
Since we've put this into practice, it's helped dramatically scale back his insistent requests for screen time, and consequently, the battles to end screen time. It's easier to get him to sit down for dinner and hustle to take a shower when he has something to look forward to.
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