Welcome home reunion
3–4 yearsFamily ConnectionNo materials needed
When you come home or your child returns from being away, take a moment to greet each other warmly. Get down to their level, make eye contact, and show genuine interest in reconnecting. You might share a hug or simply say, "I missed you. I am glad we are together now."
Part of the Imprint developmental journey — personalized to your child.
How to Do This Activity
When you come home or your child returns from being away, take a moment to greet each other warmly. Get down to their level, make eye contact, and show genuine interest in reconnecting. You might share a hug or simply say, "I missed you. I am glad we are together now."
Why It Works
Consistent, warm reunions reinforce that you are emotionally available and strengthen your child's sense of security. Children classified as securely attached showed significantly less task-incongruent affect and more appropriate emotion expression during parent-child interactions (Borelli et al., 2021). These positive moments of reconnection help your child maintain close relationships throughout life (Ainsworth et al., 1978).
Tips for Parents
Put aside distractions for just a minute or two. Your child needs to feel they are your priority in that moment.
Notice how your child approaches you. Some children rush in for hugs while others need a slower approach.
Keep greetings warm and positive. This sets a good tone for your time together.
Materials Needed
None
Learning Methods
Collaborative and Cooperative PlayNarrative and Literacy-Rich ExperiencesProject-Based Learning
Loved this activity? Let us do the planning for you.
Imprint personalizes every activity to your child — their interests, their stage, the traits they're building — so playtime is more fun and every moment counts.
Science-backed. Private by design. No spam.