Ep. #18 - Ways Your Children Experience Being Seen & Heard Without You Being in the Room

Do you ever feel guilty because you can’t be everywhere and do everything for all the people you care about and love? Maybe you don’t feel guilty, but you feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or downright exhausted.

Today, Kelly is going to give you some strategies to help your kids experience being seen and heard without you even needing to be in the room.

1. Keeping some of the art projects, pictures, and figurines your kids have made.

   1. Let them be seen.

   2. This sends the message to your child: “I matter.”

2. A Communication Box

   1. This is a place where your kids can leave you a note when you aren’t there.

      1. Set the expectation up front.

      2. A communication box gives you a chance to think about your response.

3. Leave a sticky note!

   1. Notice something they did well, or tell them you’re looking forward to exclusive time with them.

   2. Ask them, “What do you want me to know about you today?”

   3. Give them a choice of how to spend your time together.

   4. Notice something they did well that was small, or hidden.

      1. When your kids know you see them doing helpful things, they feel good.

      2. It inspires kids to want to help more.

   5. Put a note under their pillow.

      1. Tell them you had fun with them.

      2. Tell them they made you laugh.

      3. Let them help you in some way.

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