Learn how pausing to observe your child with curiosity can shift perspective, reduce reactivity, and strengthen connection.
Imagine that you’re just meeting your child for the first time.
See them with fresh eyes, curious about who they are, as if you haven’t known them all of their lives.
Really look at your child, their hair, their smile, their clothes and shoes, the way they move their body.
Be curious. Try to see details you might not normally notice.
Notice the way your child interacts with others with an attitude of curiosity rather than judgment.
Pay close attention and allow yourself to be surprised.
Parenting often pulls us into routines and expectations without us realizing it. This practice invites you to slow down, release expectations, and reconnect with who your child is in this moment.
For more practices like this, check out Raising Good Humans Every Day.
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