The next time you have a few minutes in the car with your kids,
play the SIFT game, asking questions that aid the SIFTing process.
Here’s an example of how you can begin:
YOU:
I’ll mention something about what the sensations of my
body are telling me. I’m hungry. What about you? What’s
your body saying?YOUR
CHILD:The seat belt feels scratchy on my neck.YOU:
Oh, that’s a good one. I’ll adjust it in a minute. What about
images? What pictures are going through your mind? I’m
remembering that hilarious scene from your school play,
and you in that funny hat.YOUR
CHILD:I’m thinking about the preview we saw for that new movie.
The one about the aliens?YOU:
Yeah, we’ve got to see that. Now feelings. I’m really feeling
excited about Grandma and Grandpa coming tomorrow.YOUR
CHILD:Me, too!YOU:
OK, S-I-F ... Now T for “thoughts.” I just thought about how
we need milk. We’ll need to stop before we get home.
What about you?YOUR
CHILD:I’ve been thinking that Claire should have to do more
chores than me, since she’s older.