It may seem obvious that children learn in school yet according to online article, howchildrenlearn.homestead.com/, babies are born knowing more than you may think.
We are born to learn- nine months of hearing voices, music, emotions and movements add up to us being born knowing familiarity. Each day we learn something new or at least make the attempt. Children are constantly exposed to learning and absorbing new environments, surroundings, noises and familiar faces. How do we as parents encourage the love of learning without the added pressure of being the best?
The simple fact of promoting learning is an A+ for parents. Knowing how your children learn and respond to new things and every day experiences, helps to build a solid foundation for expanding their minds and intellectual capacity.
We as parents have the greatest power to make the largest impact in our children’s lives. Do you remember the saying, “Money doesn’t buy everything?” It doesn’t ring more truth than raising children. As parents we want to provide the best for our children; home, transportation, health care, education, food and clothing. However, despite how well cared for your children may be, without parental involvement in the encouragement of learning, everything just falls short.
So how do we go about improving and promoting learning to make it fun and effective? Be proud of the tiny milestones that may seem small to adults but to children they are enormous. For example, tying shoes, zipping up a coat, putting toys away, getting dressed, writing, speaking, cleaning are all important milestones that deserve a "wow"!
With crazy schedules and hectic careers it is so easy to come home from work and shut off our ears. Listening is the most powerful tool in learning about our children and finding opportunities to guide and teach.
What have you learned, shared and taught your children today?
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