If you want your child to believe something about themselves, when you tell them matters almost as much as what you tell them.
The Science of Theta Waves
Right before sleep, children's brains transition from active beta waves to slower theta waves. In this state, the conscious mind relaxes, and the subconscious becomes highly receptive. It's why kids often remember dreams vividly and why lullabies have been used for millennia.
Spiritually, this is holy ground. The last voice your child hears each night forms the foundation of their inner dialogue.
Turning Chaos Into Sacred
Yes, bedtime is often chaotic. But ritual doesn't require perfection—it requires consistency. Even one affirmation spoken consistently will outweigh a hundred said sporadically.
Start small:
- Choose ONE phrase to say every night: 'You are loved no matter what.'
- Say it at the same time, in the same way.
- Don't add; just repeat. Repetition is the key.