I hope you enjoyed today's discussion on what children can/should/do learn by living at home with you. We made connections between what you learned in your upbringing, what you want your children to learn, and what children these days are learning (or not). The Children are CapableWe made a list of things our children (at age 3 or 4) are capable of doing. These are things that some families in the class expect or have asked their children to accomplish.
Introducing ResponsibilityBe clear with children about your expectations; however, remember what it means to be a child. Prioritize play over a clean home. Prioritize quality family time over a to do list. Work to strike a healthy balance between giving your children the space to show independence and responsibility while still enjoying their childhoods to the fullest. One way you can begin to find that balance is to create a rhythm for your week or day. Schedules are rigid. Rhythms are flexible guidelines that add some structure to without planning out each minute. You might implement a morning rhythm of:
Think about what you value, how you want to spend your family time, and those goals you made for your child today. How might your rhythm look? Use these questions to get you examining your week:
I'm looking forward to seeing you all next week to begin our discussion on strong families and expressing care.
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