INDEPENDENCE (4 2/3 YRS OLD)
Independence is a "mixed bag" subject for momma. S gets up every morning and dresses herself, uses the potty by herself, makes her bed, sometimes gets her own breakfast (a waffle), and brushes her own teeth afterwards. Recently, she's motivated to do these things because she is rewarded with a video if she does this.
But since she turned four, she's been getting up and using the potty and dressing herself without any prompting. She's been putting her own shoes since the age of three. Momma and daddy encourages her as much as possible to do thing herself -- get her own silverware, get her own breakfast, ie. waffle or yogurt, or put her dishes in the sink. These actions help her to be more independent as well as free up momma and daddy time, too.
On the other hand, S is still very dependent on momma and daddy to help her socially, e.g. introduce herself to new friends. She often still is clingy around new people and is slow to warm up. And, often still and expects momma and daddy to be her playmate.
Momma notices S's other friends are a mix of independent and dependent actions too. S's BFF Talia is socially independent, often going to play with other kids without prompting or help, but when it comes to taking care of herself, as her Aunt Fiona says, she wants "customer service."
Momma often has to remind herself that every kid is different and every kid grows in spurts in their own physical and emotional growth. S is definitely has a can-do attitude to taking care of herself, but is still figuring out the social part.
Independence is a "mixed bag" subject for momma. S gets up every morning and dresses herself, uses the potty by herself, makes her bed, sometimes gets her own breakfast (a waffle), and brushes her own teeth afterwards. Recently, she's motivated to do these things because she is rewarded with a video if she does this.
But since she turned four, she's been getting up and using the potty and dressing herself without any prompting. She's been putting her own shoes since the age of three. Momma and daddy encourages her as much as possible to do thing herself -- get her own silverware, get her own breakfast, ie. waffle or yogurt, or put her dishes in the sink. These actions help her to be more independent as well as free up momma and daddy time, too.
On the other hand, S is still very dependent on momma and daddy to help her socially, e.g. introduce herself to new friends. She often still is clingy around new people and is slow to warm up. And, often still and expects momma and daddy to be her playmate.
Momma notices S's other friends are a mix of independent and dependent actions too. S's BFF Talia is socially independent, often going to play with other kids without prompting or help, but when it comes to taking care of herself, as her Aunt Fiona says, she wants "customer service."
Momma often has to remind herself that every kid is different and every kid grows in spurts in their own physical and emotional growth. S is definitely has a can-do attitude to taking care of herself, but is still figuring out the social part.
posted by Spunkerella @ 8:49 AM
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