Life Kit The 5-minute daily playtime ritual that can get your kids to listen better
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Oct 17, 2022 
Beck Harlan, Life Kit's visuals editor, and Roger Harrison, a pediatric psychologist from Nemours Children's Health, dive into the transformative concept of 'special time' for parents and children. This daily ritual fosters deeper connections and reduces behavioral issues by allowing kids to lead imaginative play. They discuss the PRIDE method, emphasizing praise and reflection, and share personal anecdotes about how such bonding moments enhance family dynamics. Listeners will discover practical tips to make playtime more meaningful and effective.
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Implementing Special Time
- Set aside 5-10 minutes a day for special time, at least four times a week.
- Call it "special time" to make it feel special and build it into your routine.
Things to Avoid During Special Time
- Avoid giving directions, commands, or questions during special time.
- Ignore undesirable behaviors unless they're dangerous.
The PRIDE Acronym
- Use the PRIDE acronym: Praise, Reflect, Imitate, Describe, and Enthusiasm.
- Be specific with praise, reflect your child's words and emotions, imitate their play, describe their actions, and show enthusiasm.