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Take care to nurture your blossoming child
Posted on Fri, January 29th, 2010
Written by: Kitchen Table Time ,
email: kitchentabletime@gmail.com
February is upon us, and Mr. Groundhog’s appearance predicates six more weeks of winter or an early spring. As we all know, Northeast winters rarely end early and spring is but a distant dream.
Waiting for spring reminds me of raising children. Aren’t we always waiting for something? Waiting for them to talk or walk, waiting for them to get their first tooth, or lose their first tooth, to clean their room, to learn to read. Waiting is what we as parents do best.
Sometimes, waiting can be stressful, especially if other children have already accomplished what you are waiting for your child to do. It is important to keep in mind, that no two children are alike, and, to reflect on this thought: As much as children are alike, they also are very different.
Those differences are what make children unique and exciting. As parents, we can nurture each child’s uniqueness by recognizing their differences and allowing time necessary for their growth in all areas, emotionally, developmentally, cognitively and creatively.
With the flowers that bloom in spring, there is a period of preparation and waiting. The soil is worked, the seeds are planted, and the outcome is a beautiful garden. Like those flowers, so to will your child blossom if the seeds of knowledge are planted every day.
Talk to your child. Allow your child time each day to share his or her thoughts with you. When you read to your child, ask questions throughout the story that will spark conversation. “What do you think?” or “How do you feel?” questions often inspire interesting responses.
Encourage your child by praising his or her efforts. Encouragement to a child is like water and sun to a flower. Your child will grow into a beautiful person, if you put the time necessary into their growth and development. As a parent you are your child’s most powerful influence. Watch them grow and delight in their uniqueness!
The authors have a combined 75 years of teaching experience in kindergarten, first, second and third grade in area schools. Their book, “Kitchen Table Time: Recipes for Success” can be found at I Love Books in Delmar and The Book House in Stuyvesant Plaza, Guilderland.
You can contact kitchentabletime@gmail.com with any questions. Also, feel free to post comments below.
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Posted on Fri, January 29th, 2010
Written by: Kitchen Table Time ,
email: kitchentabletime@gmail.com
February is upon us, and Mr. Groundhog’s appearance predicates six more weeks of winter or an early spring. As we all know, Northeast winters rarely end early and spring is but a distant dream.
Waiting for spring reminds me of raising children. Aren’t we always waiting for something? Waiting for them to talk or walk, waiting for them to get their first tooth, or lose their first tooth, to clean their room, to learn to read. Waiting is what we as parents do best.
Sometimes, waiting can be stressful, especially if other children have already accomplished what you are waiting for your child to do. It is important to keep in mind, that no two children are alike, and, to reflect on this thought: As much as children are alike, they also are very different.
Those differences are what make children unique and exciting. As parents, we can nurture each child’s uniqueness by recognizing their differences and allowing time necessary for their growth in all areas, emotionally, developmentally, cognitively and creatively.
With the flowers that bloom in spring, there is a period of preparation and waiting. The soil is worked, the seeds are planted, and the outcome is a beautiful garden. Like those flowers, so to will your child blossom if the seeds of knowledge are planted every day.
Talk to your child. Allow your child time each day to share his or her thoughts with you. When you read to your child, ask questions throughout the story that will spark conversation. “What do you think?” or “How do you feel?” questions often inspire interesting responses.
Encourage your child by praising his or her efforts. Encouragement to a child is like water and sun to a flower. Your child will grow into a beautiful person, if you put the time necessary into their growth and development. As a parent you are your child’s most powerful influence. Watch them grow and delight in their uniqueness!
The authors have a combined 75 years of teaching experience in kindergarten, first, second and third grade in area schools. Their book, “Kitchen Table Time: Recipes for Success” can be found at I Love Books in Delmar and The Book House in Stuyvesant Plaza, Guilderland.
You can contact kitchentabletime@gmail.com with any questions. Also, feel free to post comments below.
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