I have heard that the amish have a saying that children before seven are (chore wise) a burden, between seven and fourteen they can carry their own weight, and from fourteen on upwards they bring in a profit to the household. So…
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Hunter’s Chores (at almost 6 years old)
Tagged with: Behavior, Boyhood & Chivalry, Character & Work Ethic, K5 (age 5-6), Little Hands in the Kitchen
Posted in Life Skills, Parenthood, Planning & Organizing
Posted in Life Skills, Parenthood, Planning & Organizing
Teaching Time Management
“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” Frederick Douglass Something that we bought Hunter for the new year is his very own calendar. He has been working with a calendar for almost two years now,…
For the Love of Puzzles
Hunter has loved puzzles since he was a baby. He used to love doing those wooden cut-out puzzles, the kind with little knobs that you fit into matching pictures. Now, for the past couple years, he has progressed to jigsaw…
Attention!
For several months now, we have had this fun little game called “attention” where Hunter has learned to exercise self-control, immediate obedience, and attentive listening. When I say the word, “Attention!” (similar to the way a military drill sergeant would),…
Taking the Time to Smile at Your Child: The Importance of a Parent’s Demeanor (Countenance)
I make it a point to try and look Hunter in the eyes and smile at him many times a day. It’s important for me to connect with him, to continually let him know that he has my heart and…
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