Watch Wait Wonder
An experience of mindful parenting to enrich the relationship with your child.
A simple and powerful technique adapted by paediatrician Dr Michael Zilibowitz to enjoy being with your child through presence, attunement and play.
What is it?
Watch Wait Wonder (WWW) is a simple, child-led approach that helps parents slow down, be present and truly connect with their child.
Rather than directing, teaching or taking over play, parents are encouraged to watch what their child chooses to do, wait, and respond when invited. By giving children space to lead while remaining calmly present and attentive, parents can gain a deeper understanding of their child’s interests, communication and individuality.
Regular WWW sessions create dedicated time for connection, curiosity and mindful observation. Over time, this can help parents become more attuned to their child’s cues, strengthen their relationship and support children’s confidence, creativity and independent play.
At its heart, Watch Wait Wonder is about being with your child, without needing to make anything happen.
What are the benefits?
WWW has the potential to:-
Increase parents awareness of and sensitivity to their child’s cues supporting a healthier parent / carer / child relationship.
Facilitate more loving and attuned parent-child interactions which promotes healthy brain development and is often followed by a surge in development, including language, play and motor skills.
Foster more enjoyable parent-child interactions.
Settle difficult child behaviours such as tantrums, aggression and excessive attention seeking behaviours.
Settle difficult and sometimes hostile sibling rivalry behaviours.
Assist children to play more independently without the need for constant adult attention.
Enrich children’s imagination and creativity in play.