Having a kid in primary school is not easy in any way, shape or form, but it can be a lot of fun. Our children are a constant source of new knowledge and insights into the modern life. But the truth is, no matter how much they seem to know and understand, they still need our help, at least ‘till the end of primary school.
Some children are naturally creative while others need a little more encouragement in the creativity area. Creativity can come through practice but how do you get them to practice creativity if they don’t have much of a desire? Find toys like Brik to gain their interest which in turn provides creative play.
How many of you have struggled with a child who struggles with sleep? My first three children did not sleep through the night until they were six months old. I have to admit that I was jealous when my friends would mention that their newborn was sleeping for 6 hour stretches every night. Once they decided to sleep through the night, they were excellent sleepers – often sleeping for 10-12 hours at a stretch and still taking naps. It was awesome!
Being an organized mom is not just for our benefit. Our children (even babies) can sense our stress levels and in turn, increase their stress levels. Being disorganized and unstructured can lead to intense stress for the whole family. We have to keep in mind that our children are learning from us and will most likely follow the same pattern as us. Lowering stress helps them now and teaching them organization helps them for later. Remember, our children ARE the future. Let’s look at a few organization tips for moms with small children.
Being a mom isn’t all about conceiving and giving birth to your flesh and blood. Although that is how most people experience motherhood, it is not how ALL experience it. I have three children, all three adopted. I am beyond blessed.
