What do you do when your child is struggling with a word as they read aloud? When they can't solve the math problem on their homework? When they can't tie their shoe right the first time? Do you jump in and help them? What is your jumping in saying to them?
So what can you do instead of jumping in?
You can allow your children to ask you for your help. Give them the dignity of allowing them to do it themselves. You can ask if they would like to do something together or by themselves.
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How many of us found things to keep our kids busy while we got dinner ready? Is this busy work helping our children develop into capable people?
So what can you do instead?
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Allow your children to contribute in a meaningful way. For example, if your child likes to cook, ask them to do something that truly makes your job of making dinner easier.
This is one of the many tools you can learn with Parenting the Positive Discipline Way. If you would like to learn more, check out our fall class schedule at www.positivedisciplinewesternct.org, or come to a free introductory class:
Tuesday, 9/24, 7-9 pm, Brookfield Town Office, Room 129, email mariannepathways@aol.com (Marianne Seeber) or hilarybenami@gmail.com
Thursday, 9/26, 7-9 pm, Brookfield Town Office, Room 129, email mariannepathways@aol.com or hilarybenami@gmail.com
Monday, 9/30, 10am-noon, Congregational Church, Positive Discipline for the Christian Home, email mlkk@charter.net (Laurie Matson) or barbroeder22@gmail.com
Monday, 10/7, 10am-noon, place Ted, Positive Discipline for the Christian Home, email mlkk@charter.net (Laurie Matson) or barbroeder22@gmail.com
