Tuesday November 24th, 2009
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009Today’s Activity:
Have a meeting with your husband* tonight. Discuss the needs of each of your children individually. Where are they lacking? Does Joe need to exercise more? Is Izzy getting teased at school? How are they doing physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally and spiritually? In the book A Mother’s Book of Secrets by Lynda Eyre and Shawni Eyre Pothier they suggest periodically discussing those five facets. Come up with a plan for each child to help them in the areas they are struggling.
Note:
Make this as formal as possible. If you can go out to a nice dinner and do this great (be sure to bring a note book to write now what you’ve discussed). If dinner isn’t an option at least sit at your dinner table and discuss it away from the distractions of TV and Computers.
Evaluate:
This was a great opportunity for Steven and I to make sure we are on the same page with our kids. With Max we are going to continue focusing on his handwriting & reading as well as empathizing with him more. I often find myself thinking he is upset about something stupid and that it doesn’t really warrant my time and attention. Then I remember being a kid and thinking that no one understood how I felt and I hated that feeling so we are going to try and be more understanding of his feelings. Things we are going to work on with Elese are keeping her active with drawing and other activities so she doesn’t get into trouble because she is board. I also need to work on getting her more play dates.
*If you are single then discuss this with your biggest advocate…or if you don’t want other opinions but just someone to listen to you then meet with a friend who will just sit and listen as you come up with a plan.
