At our first gathering this month, we asked you to think of a place that you could ‘jump in’ with your child. Taking a “seize the moment” approach! How did that challenge you these past few weeks? Would anyone like to share what challenged you in thought and/or in action?
Some of my own personal notes and experiences… I have noticed how much it means to Ashlee when instead of planning an activity, I would just jump on to her bed, and start playing dolly’s with her. Or crawl under her thousands of blankets on the floor to be an animal, or make a fort…. They have they’re own imaginations, and ways of playing, and I personally think that it can be “so cool” to them, if we just become a part of that…. Rather then everything having to be structured and scheduled, planned and laid out.
Some notes I have written down from the book ‘ the mom you’re meant to be ‘ by Cheri Fuller:
A quote from Evelyn Nown
Perhaps parents would enjoy their children more if they stopped to realize the film of childhood can never be run through for a second showing.
Psalm 90:12 So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.
Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Another quote, this from Edith Hunter, “the walks and talks we have with our two-year-olds in red boots have a great deal to do with the values they will cherish as adults.”
"Life is a gift. Very day is a gift. As you give your time to God each day, keep in mind what’s most important. Then like the girl who spun straw into gold in the fairy tale “Rumpelstilskin,” you can use this time and see each moment turn into gold.”
Cabin Fever Cures!
Is your toddler bouncing off the walls during the cold winter months? Read below to find a possible cure for your little one.
Cure #1
Get the cars out of the garage and pull the door down. Turn on the radio and play! Bounce balls, ride tricycles, and let that energy out. If you don’t have a garage, then try bringing a tricycle down to your basement, and let him/her play while you take care of the laundry…
Cure #2
You may not realize it, but your kitchen is an orchestra waiting to happen. Pots, pans, eggbeaters, graters, forks and mugs are just a few of the items bursting with symphonic potential. Tap everything. See what rings, pings and sings!
Cure #3
Allow your child to participate in daily activities/chores.
Example A) Print off a grocery list for your child, with a few items you need, in picture form.
Example B) When cooking dinner each evening, set up your child’s cooking station. Counter or table, play dough and a few of his/her kitchen toys that are easy to wash. Enjoy watching him/her be your little shadow.
Cure #4
Watch family vacation videos
Cure #5
Check out this website for more ideas! www.parents-choice.org
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