A sweet, two-minute connection exercise that helps you and your child practice empathy, listening, and emotion naming—without scripts or guesswork. Print, post, and use it at bedtime, after school, or anytime you need a reset.
This simple page guides a mini check-in:
Look at each other and say the shared affirmation:
“Your feelings matter. My job is to listen with my heart.”
One person shares; the other mirrors with the sentence starters:
“So you felt ______ when ______ happened?”
“That makes sense. I would feel that way too.”
Then switch roles and repeat.
Builds empathy + validation
Teaches reflective listening (no lecturing!)
Lowers after-school/bedtime friction
Perfect for busy days—just 2 minutes
Parents & caregivers • School counselors • Therapists • Calm corners • Bedtime routines
Emotion naming • Perspective-taking • Self-advocacy • Mindful communication
Post on the fridge or in a calm corner.
Try it after school, before bed, or after a tough moment.
Laminate for reuse; add a dry-erase marker for the blanks.
1 printable PDF (US Letter 8.5" × 11")
Full-color, ink-friendly design
Ages: 4–10 (flexible for older kids with slight tweaks)
A sweet, two-minute connection exercise that helps you and your child practice empathy, listening, and emotion naming—without scripts or guesswork. Print, post, and use it at bedtime, after school, or anytime you need a reset.
This simple page guides a mini check-in:
Look at each other and say the shared affirmation:
“Your feelings matter. My job is to listen with my heart.”
One person shares; the other mirrors with the sentence starters:
“So you felt ______ when ______ happened?”
“That makes sense. I would feel that way too.”
Then switch roles and repeat.
Builds empathy + validation
Teaches reflective listening (no lecturing!)
Lowers after-school/bedtime friction
Perfect for busy days—just 2 minutes
Parents & caregivers • School counselors • Therapists • Calm corners • Bedtime routines
Emotion naming • Perspective-taking • Self-advocacy • Mindful communication
Post on the fridge or in a calm corner.
Try it after school, before bed, or after a tough moment.
Laminate for reuse; add a dry-erase marker for the blanks.
1 printable PDF (US Letter 8.5" × 11")
Full-color, ink-friendly design
Ages: 4–10 (flexible for older kids with slight tweaks)
