Intentional Time Together
When you have time during the day take a moment to connect with your child, either at home or in nature, try to be present and undistracted, fully immersed in the world surrounding you and in listening to and being with your child. When we intentionally practice being present and aware of ourselves and surroundings, our brains create new pathways that help alleviate stress.
This week, focus on listening intentionally.
Activity:
Go for a walk or open a window. Invite your child to close their eyes or look down towards the ground. Then together listen carefully for a small amount of time (30 seconds). Once the time is up, discuss all of the different sounds that you heard.
Activity Add-Ons:
- Take time each day to focus on different sounds (trees, musical note or chime, birds, wind, music, silence etc.).
- Ask your child what they feel after you have listened intentionally for 30 seconds. Share with them what you hear and feel when you do this activity (see if it changes as the week goes on).
Extend the amount of time you listen intentionally.
