You need: One calm familiar routine
Setup: 0 minutes · 1–3 minutes, with no target to finish
- 1Choose one calm routine already happening.
- 2Describe one or two ordinary details.
- 3Pause and respond to the child’s cues.
Your role: Describe gently, pause and respond to sounds, looks or movement.
Safety: Only while awake, comfortable and safely supported. Keep routines calm and stop on cues.