Last week we had good friends of ours staying as guests for the week. One of the many positive aspects of our relationship is that they have two little girls the same exact ages (within weeks of each other) as our two little boys. Corresponding friendships formed the first time they all met each other, and, although we, as the parents, think it is a bit early, our four-year-olds are already planning on getting married. (I think we are all still calm since they clearly do not understand the concept fully at this point.)
All of our children have very vivid imaginations, and we adults spent a fair amount of time reveling in the fact that they were able to become totally immersed in the Land of Make-Believe. This is a feat adults tend to find more difficult than children. However, it can also serve as an opportunity to engage your child in conversations that you would not normally have.
The next time you see your child imagining to be a princess, knight, zoo animal, or any other make-believe role, join in on the fun. Place yourself in the role of the rescuing prince, the beautiful princess, or the zookeeper. Allow your child to guide the play as much as possible, but use the opportunity to get her thinking by asking questions. If she is interested in the topic, delve into it further by borrowing books from the library or by dictating a story and drawing pictures.
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Written by Laura on July 9, 2010
Getting your child to mind his manners may sometimes seem like an impossible task. It may feel as though you have repeated the words “please” and “thank you” to your child a million times only to have him forget to use either sentiment when visiting relatives or friends. However, your determination will eventually pay off in the end. And, in the meantime, you are teachin
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Written by BRWI Staff on April 27, 2010
Most people like to stick with what they know. They would much prefer to stay within their comfort zone. It may not be as obvious to detect, but this description of people also applies to their dialogue, and children also tend to follow this pattern.
If you were to follow a person around ...
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Written by BRWI Staff on April 5, 2010
