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Five minutes that melt evening tension

Right before dinner we play “one thing from the heart.” I ask: “What was hard today? What was good?” I listen. I don’t fix. Then we switch.

It takes five minutes, but our whole evening softens—fewer fights, easier bedtime. For us, it works better than long lectures.

Want a simple week of evening anchors? Step-by-step ideas live in Screen-Free Family: 8 Weeks Together.

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Published on October 07, 2025 12:39 Tags: ages-4-8, connection, evening-routine, family-bonding, mindful-parenting, parenting, screen-free

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