Tips for system caregivers who are co with their little:
Let your little color with the body's non dominant hand, and you can help them by using the dominant hand. Depending on if your little wants a near perfect picture, or just wants to have fun, you could take turns or color both at the same time together.
Hug your little by hugging the body, wrap your arms around them and just hold them like that for a second. If you want to rock your baby, use an item like the little's comfort item and rock it to symbolize you doing this for them.
If you have a little bit of time before your little fronts, set up an activity, or stations for them. For example, get some crayons and paper out for them, put some toys or blocks out to play with, put on their favorite movie and get them snacks if they want.
Be engaging. I know it can be awkward when two people are fronting to talk, but your little will love it. "Which color crayon do you want to color with?" "How many blocks did you stack?" "Which character in the movie was your favorite?"
Try to remember their favorite things. "Do we have all the things we need to go to sleep? You've got your pacifier, your favorite stuffie? Oh good!"
Read books to your little! Ask them to point to the pictures when asking engaging questions. If you have an older little, read an exciting chapter book or comic with them.
Have a 'preschool day' for young littles. If you would like to know how that would look, I can post the schedule in a separate post if it's requested!
Hey, daddies, mommies, and any other system caregivers out there, read this and listen. Just because you can't do things like pick your little up physically, or do some things some caregivers can't. You and your little sharing the same body doesn't make you any less. Keep trying, and remember your baby loves you. Stay strong, caregivers.
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