Raising Good Humans 10 Science-Backed Ways to Build a Closer Relationship with Your Child
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Oct 31, 2025 Discover ten research-backed strategies to strengthen your relationship with your child and loved ones. Learn the art of emotional co-regulation and how serve-and-return interactions can enhance communication. Explore the benefits of predictable routines and authentic vulnerability in fostering trust. Delve into the power of physical touch and mindful listening techniques for deeper connections. Plus, celebrate individuality while cultivating gratitude in everyday life, creating a joyous family atmosphere.
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Relationships As Protective Infrastructure
- Close relationships are a primary protective buffer for children and predict longevity and happiness.
- Cultivating connection is something caregivers can actively change regardless of their upbringing.
Use Emotional Co-Regulation
- Practice emotional co-regulation: STOP, mirror energy, then bring it down with breath and a quieter tone.
- Use a slower, lower voice to engage the vagus nerve and signal safety to your child.
Practice Serve And Return
- Engage in serve-and-return: notice and respond to bids for attention within ~30 seconds and mirror their communication.
- Match your child's rhythm and keep a high ratio of positive interactions to corrections.
