The weekend goes by so quickly, and Monday we go right back to it. There are some tips to follow with kids that seem common sense, but we are all guilty of forgetting.
1.Kids should clean out their backpacks more often! Do this over the weekend. If you have not done it yet, do it tonight. Dump everything out and de-clutter the bag. Make your kid do it, and watch.
2. Kids can get their clothes ready the night before school. Have a consistent place to set up for the next day. Your kid should lay out shoes, socks, and clothes. This will make that fight over a lost shoe history!
3. Kids CAN do things for themselves. As super moms we think we should do things for our kids to show love, but give children tasks to do independently everyday. Teachers are amazed at the current loss of common sense. Kids can say their multiplication facts to twelve by nine years-old, but cannot zip up their own jackets. We are all guilty of doing too much for our kids. Let's face it, sometimes we are in such a hurry to go here or there that we end up doing it just to speed things up. The best gift you can give your child is the love and time to teach him or her to do for themselves. This will teach them independence and build confidence in their own abilities. It promotes living fearlessly and builds inner strength.
Well, I am off to work now. Thank you for your support and following! Share share share - thx!
Family Blessings,
Abi
No comments:
Post a Comment