4 Simple Practices to Help You Truly Live in the Moment

Plus, When Do Babies Drop to One Nap? [Fatherly_Seahorse]( Just be present. Live in the moment. Easier said than done, right? Right. You don’t deny the mindfulness approach or its upside. It’s no-tech. It slows you down. And, when you follow it, it keeps you [calm]( — or at least calmer — with your spouse, kids, and work. But you don’t have gobs of time to devote to it. A fair point. But here’s the thing: Being in the moment doesn’t have to be an all-the-time thing. It can’t be. It should, however, be something you try occasionally because it has serious benefits for you and your family. SELF [live-in-the-moment]( [4 Simple Practices to Help You Really, Truly Live in the Moment]( Being present takes practice. But if you spend some time training yourself to do it, you — and your family — [will reap some incredible benefits.]( [READ THE STORY]( TIPS AND TRICKS Want to Be a Bit More Mindful? Act Like a Child No, we’re not talking about throwing tantrums or taking 45 minutes to eat a muffin. What we mean is, try to notice more. Kids are good at noticing. They look at the world with a sense of wonder and take it all in. Ever see a child run their hand on a blade of grass? They’re not thinking about anything but that grass. So, spend some time every now and then purposely paying attention to what your kid is paying attention to and, well, pay attention to it as well. Chances are you’ll notice a lot more. [Here’s some more advice for slowing yourself down and seeing the world like a kid.]( FURTHER READING - [8 Ways to Clear Your Mind of Work Stress and Be More Present]( - ​​​​​[The Big Realization That Helped Me Become a Better Dad]( - [Your Guide to Not Missing Out on Your Kid’s Childhood]( OUT NOW! [fatherhood-what-to-buy]( [Order Your Copy of Fatherhood!]( The most important and most fun parenting book you’ll ever read is OUT NOW. In 17 joyous, expert-lead chapters, Fatherly rough-houses with a UFC fighter’s kids, unearths cultural practices where men feign pregnancy, and breaks down the nine essential conversations all parents should have (and have and have again). In between, you’ll find 20+ experts, illustrated guides, and loads of damn good advice. [BUY NOW]( PARENTING [babies-one-nap]( [When Do Babies Drop to One Nap?]( Well, it depends on what works for your baby — [and for you.]( [READ THE STORY]( TIPS AND TRICKS How to Help a Baby Nap on Schedule - Make sure that the baby knows the difference between bright noisy daytime and quiet dark night time by keeping the environment day and night appropriate. - Develop a routine that will give the baby clues that it’s almost naptime, including a diaper change, a story, and a feeding. - It’s okay to wake a sleeping baby to keep them on an optimal schedule, particularly if it means getting the baby fed and making sure everyone can get sleep. Getting a baby to nap on a schedule requires planning, forethought, and a good routine. [Here’s what to keep in mind.]( PLAY [kids-shows-transgender-characters]( [The Best Kids’ Shows with Transgender Characters]( [Because representation matters.]( [READ THE STORY]( TALK TO US Have a question? Comment? Want to tell us a no-good terrible story? Or a helpful parenting tip? We want to hear from you (and yes, we may publish your response in an article or forthcoming newsletter). Send your thoughts to [hello@fatherly.com](mailto:hello@fatherly.com?subject=Fatherly%20Newsletter%20Feedback). [FATHERLY_LOGO]( [FB]( [IG]( [Twitter]( [View this email in your browser]( Some Spider Studios 20 W 22nd St Floor 3 New York, NY 10010-5858 You can [manage your preferences or unsubscribe]( here. Copyright © 2021 Some Spider, All rights reserved. [Link](