Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Teaching Independence and Responsibility
The Editor's Desk - From Beneath the Clutter
School's just about out for us here. My daughter's last day of preschool is tomorrow. In some ways I'm relieved to be done with it, but I know I will also miss it.
Feature Article
Teaching Children Independence and Responsibility
Do you remember that phase in your child's life when all you heard was "I want to do it!"? You're in a hurry, and you want to help your child get dressed, but your two or three year old will have no part of that. You must wait for 15 minutes while she masters the socks and shoes. Your helpful child, at this age, wants to take out the trash, put away the silverware, bake cookies, and clean the bathroom. What on Earth happens to this independent child?
Read more at http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2007/061907.php
Don't forget the classified ads or to check out the forums. I'd love to see some of you around there!
Stephanie
School's just about out for us here. My daughter's last day of preschool is tomorrow. In some ways I'm relieved to be done with it, but I know I will also miss it.
Feature Article
Teaching Children Independence and Responsibility
Do you remember that phase in your child's life when all you heard was "I want to do it!"? You're in a hurry, and you want to help your child get dressed, but your two or three year old will have no part of that. You must wait for 15 minutes while she masters the socks and shoes. Your helpful child, at this age, wants to take out the trash, put away the silverware, bake cookies, and clean the bathroom. What on Earth happens to this independent child?
Read more at http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2007/061907.php
Don't forget the classified ads or to check out the forums. I'd love to see some of you around there!
Stephanie
