Chomchom's Time-In Adventure - A bedtime Story

Mindfulness For Kids By ChomChom

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Chomchom was a little beagle boy with floppy ears, a waggly tail, and a nose for adventure! He loved exploring every nook and cranny of his home, from the sunny spots on the rug to the mysterious corners under the sofa. Sometimes, though, his adventures got him into a bit of trouble.

"Chomchom! No chewing on the table leg!" his mom would say, gently scooping him up. "Time out for you, little one."

Chomchom knew the drill. Time out meant sitting quietly on the special rug in the hallway for a few minutes. He didn't like it much. It was boring! He'd much rather be sniffing out treats or chasing his tail.

One day, Chomchom's Aunt Zee came to visit. Aunt Zee was a kid play specialist, which sounded very important and exciting. She had a bright smile and a bag full of colorful toys. Chomchom wagged his tail so hard his whole body wiggled!

Aunt Zee played hide-and-seek with Chomchom, built a magnificent pillow fort, and even taught him how to do a "paw-five." Chomchom had the best day ever!

But then, disaster struck! Chomchom, in his excitement, accidentally knocked over a vase of flowers. Water splashed everywhere, and the beautiful vase shattered into pieces. Uh oh.

Chomchom's mom sighed. "Chomchom, time out," she said, pointing to the rug in the hallway.

Chomchom hung his head and trudged towards his time-out spot. But before he could reach it, Aunt Zee gently stopped him.

"Wait!" she said with a twinkle in her eye. "Instead of time out, how about we try a time-in?"

Chomchom tilted his head, his ears flopping with curiosity. "Time-in?" he woofed.

"That's right!" Aunt Zee said, leading him to a cozy corner of the living room. "A time-in is a special time to calm down and feel better."

She pulled out a soft blanket and a basket of interesting toys. There was a squishy ball, a crinkly toy, and even a puzzle with colorful shapes!

"When you feel overwhelmed or upset," Aunt Zee explained, "you can come to your time-in space and relax. You can play with these toys, take deep breaths, or just cuddle up in the blanket."

Chomchom was intrigued. This sounded much better than sitting alone on the rug! He snuggled into the blanket and started playing with the crinkly toy. The crinkling sound was so soothing, and the toy was so much fun to chew on!

Aunt Zee sat beside him, gently stroking his fur. "It's okay to make mistakes, Chomchom," she said softly. "We all do. But it's important to learn how to calm down and make things right."

Chomchom looked up at Aunt Zee with his big, brown eyes. He felt safe and loved.

Later, Aunt Zee talked to Chomchom's mom about time-ins. "Time-outs can sometimes make children feel isolated and ashamed," she explained. "Time-ins, on the other hand, provide a safe and comforting space for them to regulate their emotions."

Chomchom's mom listened thoughtfully. "That makes a lot of sense," she said. "I want Chomchom to learn from his mistakes, but I also want him to feel loved and supported."

From that day on, Chomchom's home had a special time-in corner. Whenever Chomchom felt overwhelmed, frustrated, or sad, he knew he could go to his time-in space to calm down and feel better. He loved his time-in corner! It was his own little haven of peace and comfort.

And you know what? Chomchom started making fewer mistakes. He learned to control his impulses and think before he acted. He was still a playful and curious little beagle, but now he had a new tool to help him navigate his adventures with more care and confidence.