Ahhh... quiet time -- listening to calming music, relaxing, snuggling, and getting still -- is what we focus on. Each week, we plan on a quiet time activity -- for parents as well as for the little ones.
It may look like we are "doing nothing," but quiet time allows your baby to learn how to calm down, take in new information, and process new experiences in a more relaxed state of mind. Learning how to relax helps soothe daily stress and frustration, becoming a necessary skill that will last into adulthood.
This week, plan to tuck in a few quiet times during each day. Take a deep breath, turn on some quiet music and let yourself "be" with your baby. As a side note, many babies associate quiet time with sleepy time. Since relaxation is actually a learned behavior it may take several days to establish your new quiet time routine.
Here's to Quiet Time,
Miss Peggy
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