Do you also find that there are moments when it feels like nothing is going right? It's good to let the little ones get bored and encourage free play. However, there are times when they don't know what to do, keep looking for you constantly, and if you leave them be, things can get messy. For me, this mostly happens in the mornings when they wake up early or in the evenings before dinner.
During these times, I take the opportunity to bring out a Petit Folks box and let them choose a song to sing together. It's great for relaxing, coming back to the present moment, and reconnecting.
What do you think of this little trick?