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HOOK 39 Morning Stretch Reset Reach your arms up toward the sky, gently twist side to side, then fold forward and let your head hang. Gentle stretching helps release built-up tension and prepares the body and mind for the day ahead. Loving Hands Invite your child (and yourself) to place hands on the heart, belly, or arms and quietly repeat: "I am safe" or "I am loved." This practice supports emotional regulation and helps build a compassionate relationship with the body. One-Song Dance Break Put on one favorite song and move however your body wants. No rules. No choreography. Just shake, sway, laugh, and release what's been building up. Movement helps the body discharge stress and reconnect with joy. Grounding Walk Step outside and slow down. Name five things you can see, four you can hear, and three you can touch. This sensory practice naturally supports calming and focus. Hand Massage Reset Gently rub hands or invite your child to massage their own palms using slow, circular motions. This nurturing practice offers comfort and soothes the nervous system through intentional touch. Evening Wind-Down Breath Before bed, inhale for four counts and exhale for six (or whatever feels comfortable). Longer exhales gently signal safety and prepare the body for rest. Motion & Hand-To-Heart Breathing Place one hand on your heart and one on your belly. Close your eyes if it feels good. Take 5–10 slow breaths together and let your body settle. This simple practice helps calm the nerv- ous system, builds emotional aware- ness, and creates a sense of inner safety.

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