Hey mama! 8 signs you’re doing a great job raising your kids
If you’re having one of those days where there’s dirt tracked through every room in the house, piles of books on every surface, cupboards with contents spilling out and kids whining that they’re bored, then I know you’re an amazing parent.
Sure, being a parent is about setting healthy boundaries and saying no when necessary, but it’s also about exposing our children to the richness of life and letting them get dirty in the process. Here are eight things you’re doing right with your parenting.
6. You give them skills to use in the real world
Kids love pulling apart, taking down and rifling through the contents of their parents’ cupboards. They are often more interested in everyday adult items than the colourful, light up toys we put in front of them.
Cooking together is one great way parents can let kids experiment with grown up skills while under their own watchful eye. The learning that’s happening as your kids develop their abilities is definitely worth the mess – before you know it they’ll be making dinner for you!