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Day 31 — The Child Who Needs More Time
To every tired parent and caregiver: there's room for compassion tonight.
A kind word for tonight
I asked, 'Where are your shoes?' and waited for reply. The silence made me wonder if they even heard me try. I started adding questions, then I stopped to let them think. Sometimes space between my words is the missing little link.
Before we stress, let's assess
Before we stress, let's assess. Processing time varies; repeating instructions too fast can add pressure.
Step 1. Tonight’s reset
STOP: pause.
BREATHE: slow it down.
SAY WHAT THEY NEED: "Take your time. I'm here when you're ready."
Step 2. I DO → WE DO → YOU DO
I DO: model it.
WE DO: practice together.
YOU DO: try with support.
Step 3. One small action
Pause quietly after a simple request.
Tomorrow, we can practice again. Spot the clue. Know what to do. We made it through the day.
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