Parents: Do/did you consciously create quiet spaces for your kids?

Parents: Do/did you consciously create quiet spaces for your kids?
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Yes. Calm music. Also, does it happen when they’re tired? In which case, plug in some good movie that doesn’t have a lot of action and adventure. How old are they?
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