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 wellbeing!
THE FIRST 3 MINUTES WHEN THEY WAKE UP
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Abrupt wake-ups and rushing
"Let's lay and wake up together in 3 minutes."
"I love starting my day snuggling with you."
"What are you most looking forward to today?"
THE FIRST 3 MINUTES WHEN THEY GET HOME FROM SCHOOL
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Letting them run to the TV
Asking them about homework
Greeting them from the other room
"I'm so happy to see you. Tell me about the best part of your day."
"You look sad. Let's snuggle for a minute."
“Let's have a snack and share our highs and lows of the day…what’s your sweet and sour?"
THE LAST 3 MINUTES BEFORE THEY GO TO SLEEP
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Saying goodnight and sending them off to bed on their own
