15/06/2026
At first when we were introduced to this, she didn't want to share in front of everyone at the dinner table, then it evolved and we made it our own. Now she asks every night in bed if we can could do 3,2,1.
Some days I cannot wait to get the kids to bed, but this has become a non negotiable for us because it's our bonding time.
It's our time to connect.
And what better way to end the day than to feel listened to and loved?!
I'm prioritising these conversations now because I'm hoping they become her inner voice, so she will be kind and gentle with herself.
These conversations will help her to understand the world a little better.
To not chase perfection but to learn to forgive herself.
To know that things get hard, but she's never alone, that I'll always be there to listen and help her through whatever problems come along.
And that at the end of the day there's so much to be grateful for.
You might be thinking, umm, this is a babywearing account, and how does this link to babywearing...?
Well in my mind, Babywearing is about connection.
It relates to continuing that beautiful bond and secure attachment you created from birth and carrying that throughout different stages of life. Responsiveness, connection and comfort just look a little different now than when she was a baby.
I know some say "little people, little problems". But to our kids, it doesn't feel little. So, if I listen to her problems now, hopefully when she is big and grown she will feel safe to openly talk to me about her "big problems" because she knows I will be there to listen without judgement and love her no matter what.
I am no expert, and I didn't come up with this. It is just what is working for us, for now, so I thought I'd share. But I'd love to know what your favourite way to connect and bond with your big kid after school or before bed so we can all add in more moments of bonding with our little people 🥰