Kids are people too

This may sound obvious, but as a mom of three under five, the child energy is really intense for me and I crave adult interaction.  I am really working on being present, listening, encouraging my kids to use their words, and being excited when they are excited about something.

 

I keep on running across interesting tips online today all about how to interact with our kids, and to let them be who they are, not to think for them or even help them.  Most importantly allow them to express themselves fully, it is such a gift to them and to yourself.

 

http://www.janetlansbury.com/2014/01/3-stories-that-could-change-the-way-you-parent/?fb_action_ids=10151972804072893&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%5B1424518131118502%5D&action_type_map=%5B%22og.likes%22%5D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D

 

Also being present in a way that is not general, this next link really breaks it down.  Each child is so unique, and as much as we like people to be straightforward, so do kids.   I believe kids really appreciate being asked questions and recognized for who they are, what they feel, and love to feel like they are able to freely express themselves.

 

http://lifehacker.com/10-things-to-stop-saying-to-your-kids-and-what-to-say-474962146

 

It is non stop learning and growing process for us all for life.  Having kids really makes us face who we are, deal with it, and choose to transform and be an example.

 

Not Easy,

Easy is Boring,

Life is supposed to be a challenge,

How would we know how good the ups are if we didn't know the other side,

Feeling Blessed,

Coach Yulia

 

Finished writing, baby woke up, laid down with him, so hard to get up and find a picture, here I am half asleep :)