5-Minute Connection Rituals List

What it is

A curated list of tiny, repeatable rituals — under five minutes each — that signal to a child that this relationship is steady. Small and frequent beats big and rare.

When to use it

Build one or two into your existing routine: morning, after school, bedtime. Pick rituals that fit your actual life, not your aspirational one.

How to use it

1. Pick two rituals from the list to start.
2. Anchor each one to something you already do.
3. Protect them — they are not optional or earned.
4. Keep them short; consistency beats length.
5. Add a new one only once the first two are automatic.