Are you struggling with your child’s behavior? Do you want to improve your relationship with your child? You can make a change with only 5 minutes per day! Schedule 5 minutes of one-on-one playtime with your child, where you just follow along with whatever she would like to play (within reason, of course).
Comment on what you see your child doing – “You’re getting the green and blue pencils to start your drawing.” Comment on what you like – “I like how you’re sitting nicely in the chair next to me.” Notice and respond to what your child is saying when she talks. Simply put, follow your child’s lead and rules for those 5 minutes. This time should be free of distractions (no phones, tv, etc.) and siblings. If you have other children, you can schedule in 5 minutes for them too. How can you make these 5 minutes part of you and your child’s day?
