There's nothing like taking a few moments to sit down, snuggle up, and relax! Here, Jarvis is having a cuddle with his friend the (very enormous) Very Hungry Caterpillar at his Nana's place :)
Relaxing isn't something we know how to do when we're born! With so much going on in the lives of our little ones, it's super important that we teach them how to slow down and have a rest in between all of our adventures. Relaxing is a learned behaviour, and something which we need to practice (yay!).
Something we do in our Kindermusik Village class during Quiet Time, is listen to a piece of lovely relaxing music. It's a great time to have a cuddle, and rock to the music whilst taking deep breaths. Our children are amazing - when we breathe deeply, they copy us and slow down too! It's a time to share smiles and cuddles, and enjoy taking some time out of our busy lives :) Relaxation BEGINNING isn't only for before bedtime, but it's a handy skill to have when bedtime does roll around!
Try it out - take a few minutes out of your afternoon every day this week and relax with your children :) Choose a favourite piece of music - something slow, soft and gentle will help you relax more than something bouncy and fast - and give it a try :)
As always - we'd love to hear about how you and your family relax! Remember to hunt for the mystery word in this post (details of the giveaway here!), and become a follower if you aren't already :)
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