Wellbeing

777 Rule For Parenting

The 7-7-7 rule for parenting is a technique that helps parents spend 21 minutes a day of undivided attention to a child: 7 minutes in the morning, 7 minutes after school/work, and 7 minutes at bedtime. It focuses on building emotional security and better behavior through consistent, intentional presence without phones. 

● Morning (7 Minutes): A calm, positive start to the day. Examples include having breakfast together, helping them pack, sharing affirmations, or just chatting while waking up. 

● After-School/Work (7 Minutes): Reconnecting after separation. Instead of asking generic questions, this involves active listening, having a snack together, or engaging in a shared activity immediately upon seeing them. 

● Bedtime (7 Minutes): Winding down. Examples include reading, discussing the highlights of their day, or cuddling, which helps lower stress for both parent and child. 

Give it a go … This method has been known to reduce behavioural issues, strengthen the parent-child bond, and make busy schedules more manageable. 

Angela Palombi

(Wellbeing Leader)