Wellbeing Officer
"Your present circumastances don't determine where you go, they merely determine where you start" - Dr Lauren Fogel Mersy
THE MOST IMPORTANT 9 MINUTES OF EACH DAY
The way you spend THREE MINUTES during these times throughout the day and night will have a huge impact on your child’s mindset, brain development and well being!
THE FIRST 3 MINUTES WHEN THEY WAKE UP
| INSTEAD OF | TRY |
| Abrupt wake-ups and rushing | "Let's lay and wake up together in 3 minutes."
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"I love starting my day snuggling with you."
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| "What are you most looking forward to today?" |
THE FIRST 3 MINUTES WHEN THEY GET HOME FROM SCHOOL
| INSTEAD OF | TRY |
| Letting them run to the TV | "I'm so happy to see you. Tell me about the best part of your day." |
| Asking them about homework | "You look sad. Let's snuggle for a minute." |
| Greeting them from the other room | “Let's have a snack and share our highs and lows of the day." |
THE LAST 3 MINUTES BEFORE THEY GO TO SLEEP
| INSTEAD OF | TRY |
| Saying goodnight and sending them off to bed on their own | "What were you most grateful for today?" |
| Tucking them in and leaving right away | “What was the best part of your day?" |
| "I loved how you showed perseverance today." |
Marika Smith
Student Wellbeing Officer