The 2-Minute Ritual That Changed Our Evenings On a hectic Wednesday, my daughter and I were racing through homework, hockey bag packing, and dinner dishes. She looked tense; I felt the same. Before lights-out, I tried something new:“Name one thing that made today better.”She whispered, “Coach let me try defense....

A 5-Minute Notebook That Changed Bedtime When my 10-year-old, Jayden, hit a midyear slump—restless at night, nervous before hockey, and convinced he was “the smallest on the team”—I tried something simple. Every night, just five minutes of mindful journaling: three breaths, one gratitude, one “tiny win,” and one “strong body”...

The 30-Second Shower That Changed Bedtime After hockey practice, my 11-year-old came home buzzing—cheeks flushed, legs twitchy, eyes wide. Bedtime slipped later and later, and the next morning was always a battle. One night we tried something simple: a warm shower followed by 30 seconds of cool water from the...