So I appreciated reading this new blog post on mariamontessori.com today entitled 'Break it Up & Break it Down'.
Sometimes we all need a reminder that we need to be the voice of calm amid a tumultuous storm and look at each of these moments as a true learning opportunity. Learning to deal with people is hard. It's hard as an adult! - & it's especially hard if you are only 4 - but it is within the safe cocoon of our own families that our children will learn the skills that they will carry for a lifetime.
Great post today (and thank you for the link)
ReplyDeleteMy daughters fight daily but they're also best friends. As an only child, parenting two sisters is quite a learning experience for me. I used to think you should just let your kids work it out on their own but after having my own, I realized that is kind of a Lord of the Flies approach to parenting -- they really do need our help learning how to navigate perceived injustices, hurt feelings, and big emotions.
Fondly,
MaryLea
(pink and green mama)
Hi Pink & Green Mama :)
ReplyDeleteI think you are right both ways. We do need 2 let them work it out - but by using the skills we provide & model for & with them.
It's not easy for us either! I certainly don't always get it right ;)
BTW, i love your name & follow u on FB. x