Welcome to Adventures in Slightly above average Parenting. I’m Max’s mom. The artist formerly known as Candice your guide into B- parenting and lessons we learn along the way. There were these funny commercials a few years back called "Life's Bleachable Moments" the showed funny instances where parents were caught off guard with a mess that only bleach could clean. It's funny when it happens in the commercial. Join me as I recount my personal bleachable moment and my unreasonable response. Sometimes, you just have to laugh at yourself.
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@bondingwithabook Suggestions:
Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn for Kids by John C. Maxwell
"Wendy and Wade love to play their favorite sport--Woggleball--and, like most kids, they like to win. But after a disappointing loss leaves Wendy and Wade ready to quit, they turn to their grandpa for advice. Papa tells them:"Woggles are winners, yes, that much is true. But whether you win depends upon YOU. Winning takes effort, this much you will see. What you learn from your loss can bring victory!"
In Sometimes You Win--Sometimes You Learn for Kids, #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and motivational teacher John C. Maxwell adapts his inspiring life lessons for the youngest readers, showing kids that having the right attitude will help them turn any loss into a win."
This book is a wonderful way to help children learn a growth mindset and learn from losses. Things are always as easy as they seem and even in loss, there is a lesson to be learned.
Parenting Toolbox suggestion:
I want to introduce you to THE STORYCRAFTERS. They are our favorite storytellers. When I say that their stories are engaging, often involve catchy tunes and you will enjoy them as much as your little one, I am not exaggerating the truth. They are a storytelling duo that does live storytelling performances but don’t worry, you don’t have to travel to experience the magic. They have downloadable CDs. We own three and are ready to purchase our 4th. Max’s Favorite CD is “More Classics with a Twist” specifically the story of “Caballito (Little Horse)” AND “A Tale for All Season” specifically “The Squash Vine”. My favorite CD is “The Yarms of Brothers Grimm” specifically the story of “The Queen Bee” and “The Goats and the Bear” but I have stories on the other CDs I love. Now, each CD is the cost of one large cup of a fancy cup of coffee with flavor but trust me it’s worth it.
Now, why am I suggesting a storytellers CD. There are many benefits to children listening to stories. 1) it engages their imagination. With there being no pictures or words, kids are forced to rely on their listening and comprehension skills. 2) they are exposed to words they can’t decode independently yet. Think of it as audio reading. 3) and certainly not least, they develop the skill to sit and attend for extended periods of time. Stories range from 7 minutes to 25 minutes. Being able to sit and listen for time to a single task is a skill that will serve them well in school. Let me know what you think and how your little ones respond to it.
https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/TheStorycrafters
