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Evening Reset Stretch: Shake Off the Day in 5 Minutes

A short movement ritual that lowers tension and makes evenings kinder—no equipment needed.

Mom&Dad Tracker Team

2025-04-25 · 4 min read

Why movement helps

Bodies carry the day. A brief routine signals 'we're safe now', releasing tightness that turns into snappy voices and power struggles.

A simple flow

Toe-to-head shake (30s), shoulder rolls (30s), cat-cow (60s), slow reach-and-fold (60s), 'lion breath' (30s). Kids can add a move.

Pair it with connection

End with one appreciation each. Track the ritual in Mom&Dad Tracker as 'evening reset' to see how it changes your mood curve.

After a week

Parents report fewer snap-backs and smoother transitions to dinner and bedtime.