Candlelight Dinners



Reverence is something that we've recently tried incorporating into our daily lives over the past few months. For now it remains at lighting a beeswax (way less toxic and actually purifies the air) candle at dinner time to mark how special of an occasion it is to have our family share a meal together.

It also helps mark the beginning and end of mealtimes for Tessa so she gently knows when it's time to sit at the table and then when it's time to leave the table. There is no hounding her to sit or come back to the table, etc. She intuitively knows what's next and is able to better follow expectations. That's why rhythm is so important - children can be guided without being scolded and it's of their own free will.

Plus, we feel it makes sweet memories for her as she really enjoys watching us light the candle (and reminds us if we forget) and she also gets the fun job of blowing it out.

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