The Simplicity Parenting Podcast with Kim John Payne #2: Your world, my world, our world (encore Simplicity Diary)
Jul 11, 2018
Learn how to ease transitions in children by coming alongside them, observing what they are doing, and making them feel acknowledged and seen. Discover how parents can navigate transitions by entering the child's world, gradually transitioning to the parent's world, and creating a shared 'our world' during the process.
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Teacher Reports Big Change With Boys
- Kim John Payne recounts discussing transitions with an early childhood teacher who saw big improvements using this method.
- The teacher noted particular positive change among some boys in her group.
Moor Your Presence Before Transitioning
- Sit alongside your child for 15–30 seconds to connect with what they are doing before asking anything.
- Then briefly state your plan so they move from their world into our shared task smoothly.
Announce Your Action Then Invite
- After sitting with the child, name your actions (my world) so they know what you will do next.
- Then invite them into the shared activity (our world) instead of demanding immediate compliance.