Either though I do not have children, I really do appreciate topics like this. I notice Marion that you have a lot of knowledge about the psychological and active development of children. This is a very important factor for young children since this can help develop a sense of imagination and a ability to develop important skills that will benefit them when they grow up and become older. I believe that raising children is a lot of hard work and a big project but at the same time such a blessing for the parents. It is absolutely wonderful that you became a mother and such a good mother as well. Thank you for so much for these tips and positive and enriching content!
Such a helpful video for new parents. It is so important for children to have time for their minds to just let loose and imagine all sorts of wonders with toys that encourage that. And they need not to have helicopter supervision. It is wonderful to play with them from time to time and read to them and show them how to use something new. But then they need to explore it all on their own or with siblings and friends and may one day even show us new things with that plaything. It has been studied and children need to know we are there to refer to if need be, but they do not need us on top of them every minute. Generally, if they are still under school age being able to see or hear us making supper or doing the laundry is enough sensory contact for them to feel secure. They resolve things among themselves better without a third party present, too. I think with phones and such, they know it relates to another person having our attention instead of them, so they react more jealously to get our attention than with household, personal chores.
Something many may not think about either: the words spoken to kids when they are young shape how they speak to themselves when they get older. Particularly when getting through struggles. Love that you included positive and encouraging phrases to coax them to keep trying when they wish to give up.
