The 5-minute playtime ritual that can help your kids listen

August 14, 2023·14 min·1 clip

What if playing with Legos for five minutes could make your child more likely to listen to you?

This episode introduces 'special time,' a research-backed parenting technique involving 5-10 minutes of child-directed play daily to strengthen caregiver-child bonds and improve listening. It explains the PRIDE acronym for effective implementation and shares expert insights on its benefits for all families.

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