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February can seem to go by quicker than we think.

January lets us reset and find our rhythm again. In February, we’ll see whether that rhythm holds as life gets busier. Work speeds up. Schedules get tighter, and the end of Q1 suddenly feels a lot closer. Kids start to settle, but feelings still come up. The pace shifts, even if we don’t notice it at first.

This is often when our connection begins to fade.

It’s not that we don’t care. Our attention just gets pulled in many directions. We move from one task to another. Conversations get shorter. We have less patience. Before we know it, we go from being present to just getting things done.

Our kids notice when this happens.

Staying connected doesn’t mean spending more time. It’s about being intentional. Making eye contact, taking a moment to listen, and putting down our phones help us focus on our kids.

February reminds us that connection isn’t a one-time thing. It’s something we keep practicing as we go.

Kids feel emotionally secure when we’re there for them, even in small ways. This helps them feel safer and makes them more resilient, calm, and open.

Connection helps protect against stress. When life gets busier, that protection is even more important.

Connection builds through the small things we do again and again.

This week, pick one specific time each day to focus just on connecting with your child. Decide ahead of time and make sure to protect that moment.

Maybe it’s the first five minutes after school.
Or the walk to the car.
Or a quick check-in at bedtime.

When that time comes, set other things aside. Make eye contact, really listen, and don’t try to do anything else. Let connecting be your main focus.

You don’t have to be available all the time. You just need to be truly present sometimes.

These moments lay the groundwork for a strong, lasting connection.

Reply directly to this email with your question, or use this quick form to submit anonymously. Whether it’s about family routines, connecting with your kids, or managing stress, I’m here to help!

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