As homeschool mothers we spend considerable time making sure we put healthy meals onto our tables and stimulating and educational activities into our homeschool. While these are certainly worthwhile and good uses of our time, we should remember that we are first and foremost our children's parent and so we must remember to take the time we have with them to just simply enjoy them and nurture our relationship with them. They will learn. There will still be time to teach colors, counting, the alphabet and more, but make sure you take time to enjoy your children first.
Instead of focusing on what you need to teach your child today; focus on your child today. You won't regret it.
Suggested Reading
The power of play: How spontaneous imaginative activities lead to hapier, and healtheir children by David Elkind, PH.D
The Miseducation of Preschoolers by David Elkind, PH.D
Web Site References:
Preschoolers & Play
Brain Play
Karin Katherine is a homeschooling mother of 4 who is learning to simply enjoy her children more each day. Visit her personal blog Mommy Matters Blog or her homeschooling blog Passport Academy
