Hey everyone,
I have been reading a book called "Hold On To Your Kids" , by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate. It is about staying connected to our kids and being the majority influence in our kids life instead of their peers. I really have a great desire to have a continued close relationship with my daughter, as I am sure most parents do.
The book reiterated things we all have heard before, such as, one on one time with your kids in an activity that you can share, sit down meals, knowing who your kids friends are, and forming relationships with their friends parents.
I have decided that my daughter and I are going to have one day for us at least every other week, that is something we want to do. I turn off contact with everything and everyone for at least 24 hours. I know that you are thinking that since we homeschool we are together enough, but there are times where we have distractions. I am working from home building a business, she likes to do her activites, she has play dates, activities outside the house, but this will be focused on hanging out and talking, laughing, watching movies, crafts, taking walks, whatever that we decide on together.
So let's hold on to our kids, and remember we are their role models. Do your best, that is all anyone can ask.
Dream Big and Trust Yourself,
Tracey
I have been reading a book called "Hold On To Your Kids" , by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate. It is about staying connected to our kids and being the majority influence in our kids life instead of their peers. I really have a great desire to have a continued close relationship with my daughter, as I am sure most parents do.
The book reiterated things we all have heard before, such as, one on one time with your kids in an activity that you can share, sit down meals, knowing who your kids friends are, and forming relationships with their friends parents.
I have decided that my daughter and I are going to have one day for us at least every other week, that is something we want to do. I turn off contact with everything and everyone for at least 24 hours. I know that you are thinking that since we homeschool we are together enough, but there are times where we have distractions. I am working from home building a business, she likes to do her activites, she has play dates, activities outside the house, but this will be focused on hanging out and talking, laughing, watching movies, crafts, taking walks, whatever that we decide on together.
So let's hold on to our kids, and remember we are their role models. Do your best, that is all anyone can ask.
Dream Big and Trust Yourself,
Tracey
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2 comments:
Love this, I keep my 7 very close. Which seems so strange to so many folk.
Thanks Berta for stopping by and commenting. I am going to check out your blog "The Homeschool Years". Keep in touch.
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