Loving Actions to Care for the Inner Child

Consistent contact and interaction
Listen when called or make arrangements to listen
Awareness and attention to body sensations and energetic callings
Adult verbal inclusion of child in activities from mundane to special
Consistent guidance and re-education through information sharing, explanation, discussion, and story
Playing together in a variety of settings
Nature time that involves verbal sharing
Asking the child for guidance or suggestion or sharing in a decision
Travel that includes the child in planning and processing of the experience
Gift giving to self with child in mind
Creating and maintaining healthy adult relationships in your life
Listening to music that affirms life as well as music from childhood and singing along without hesitation or judgment
Calling the child on choices that affirm the old ways. Reframing and redirecting and teaching alternative actions, thoughts, and beliefs
Learning new things and then talking about them and exploring dimensions of the learning
Going to and watching fun movies that expand the imagination
Creating and having fun meals together
Doing imaginary activities and adventures that include the elementals and etheric beings by invitation
Dancing together, as if the child is on your feet
Laughing together and seeking out joy
Getting body work and telling the child this is just for her to get some loving touch
Having quiet moments of reflection where the two of you snuggle up and simply be
Creating a bedtime and good morning ritual between the two of you

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