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Quiet Time
Posted in Bits and Pieces, Music and the brain, Things We LoveIn this busy world, it’s vital to find time to simply do nothing. This downtime is necessary to allow your child’s brain to process the learning that has occured during the structures activities of his day. And the ability to relax is a learned skill; we aren’t born knowing how! As your little one grows up and encounters the inevitable stresses of life, she’ll handle it much better if she’s learned to “chill”.
Your Baby:
Bring your baby into your lap and simply enjoy time together. If he’s fussy, rub his tummy or back in a heart-shaped motion, or gently squeeze his arms and legs in a milking motion. Sing some favorite lullabies. If you put on a CD, sing along. After all, your voice is his favorite sound, whether or not you sing in tune.
Your Toddler:
Turn down the lights and play soft music. Sit or lie down (but not in bed, because you’re modeling relaxing, not going to sleep!) and just breathe deep and enjoy. Allow your toddler to simply wander if she’s not ready to sit still. She’ll learn to relax by watching you.
Your Preschooler:
The urge to stacy awake and learn is strong in preschoolers, and they often need help calming down. Play quiet games: Who can whisper the softest? Can you float like a feather? Or a cloud? Listen to soft, soothing music and then lay on the floor and do…blissfully, quietly, absolutely nothing.
-posted by Miss Analiisa, who is tempted to stop working and go lie down with a good book… and maybe take a nap.
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