tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411191833261267894.post9192115708259434750..comments2023-10-31T12:28:16.311-04:00Comments on New Mommy Rant: Fostering IndependenceDaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16291042482677932193noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411191833261267894.post-65888167391702220602009-03-29T20:46:00.000-04:002009-03-29T20:46:00.000-04:00Kaelin just LOVES to clean too! She calls it "keen...Kaelin just LOVES to clean too! She calls it "keen-ing"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411191833261267894.post-56660859573165654232009-03-28T01:18:00.000-04:002009-03-28T01:18:00.000-04:00We're doing the same with T- he loves to help us d...We're doing the same with T- he loves to help us do little random things and we love that he enjoys it. He's "our big helper"! I think it's important to them and they don't feel so left out. I LOVE that placemat idea...still need to do that for him. You're a great mama and teacher to E!La Mama Naturale'https://www.blogger.com/profile/03289254312222089081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411191833261267894.post-20173298468187031142009-03-28T00:06:00.000-04:002009-03-28T00:06:00.000-04:00You are SUCH the teacher with your placemat and al...You are SUCH the teacher with your placemat and all!<BR/><BR/>and yeah for knowing all the signs!!<BR/><BR/>We started making our kids put away the non-sharp utensils in the drawer (sorting by shape/type) around this age. Something to think about for chores.CChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01537821831479150677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411191833261267894.post-26728732768769282602009-03-27T09:47:00.000-04:002009-03-27T09:47:00.000-04:00What a great thing you are teaching her at a perfe...What a great thing you are teaching her at a perfect age! This is going to make her so independent and a strong woman when she get's older. LOVE the pictures!Alicia W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00580727637588166139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411191833261267894.post-62978625676553289832009-03-27T00:34:00.000-04:002009-03-27T00:34:00.000-04:00The thing is, we adults tend to think of doing the...The thing is, we adults tend to think of doing these things for ourselves as "work" and thus, tedious and boring. Kids, however, see it as very cool, fun, and an aid in their development (ok they may not see the last one, but it's true). Not to mention that most kids are much happier doing things successfully for themselves. <BR/><BR/>It is so cool seeing E doing these things, and gives me inspiration to try these sots of things with D. I've been working on making him more involved in the process of un/dressing and already he extends arms or lifts up his legs on command in order to get shirts and pants on and off, which is exciting. =)Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00792375260633790983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411191833261267894.post-21458776302300096282009-03-26T16:56:00.000-04:002009-03-26T16:56:00.000-04:00I agree with you, it's so much easier to do it you...I agree with you, it's so much easier to do it yourself, but they won't learn anything and in the long run, it's actually easier to put out that hard work now. <BR/><BR/>Good for you! Great list of 'chores' and responsibility for her age. :-)Marni's Organized Messhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05158521136342223415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411191833261267894.post-12041319242866534582009-03-26T15:22:00.000-04:002009-03-26T15:22:00.000-04:00I agree...it's a great idea to help her to be inde...I agree...it's a great idea to help her to be independent! And yeah...it definitely DOES take more patience, but they've gotta learn somehow! :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411191833261267894.post-88358559141065818122009-03-26T14:25:00.000-04:002009-03-26T14:25:00.000-04:00fostering independence is such an important skill ...fostering independence is such an important skill for children. Children who are secure in their independence tend to do better in school and later dealing with peer pressure. It will also help you tremendously when your new itty bitty is here. Just think of all the things that E will be able to do for herself as well as the things she will be able to help you and the new baby with tooLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688642209556861948noreply@blogger.com