http://www.noblemother.com/2009/11/simplify-your-kids/ “We can never have a noble race of men until we have a noble race of mothers.” - Elbert Hubbard Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:49:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.noblemother.com/2009/11/simplify-your-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-4303 nobleMama Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:55:49 +0000 http://www.noblemother.com/?p=945#comment-4303 Hi Angela, Actually Kim John Payne, in his book, Simplicity Parenting, shares a lot of examples of families with only children. I'm guessing that you're worried about having fewer toys and eliminating media because you have fears of your child getting bored or becoming more demanding, perhaps? I was worried about these same issues even with two of them. Yes, I love that they have each other to play with, but I have to say that my 3.5 year old is coming up with creative games and solitary play in the afternoons when his big sister is at school. These first few weeks without screens are certainly more challenging than what I suspect life will be when they are over the hump. For me, combining the simplicity parenting with a closer look at how I am developing and creating our family culture - how we work and play together, what kind of daily routines we have, the opportunity for outdoor play and artistic expression, - addressing these has given us a focus. My children's helpfulness, cooperation, calmness, and less apathy have made a huge difference in everything we do. I think you'd be surprised at discovering how much media is affecting your home life. I know I am! But please, continue to ask questions, as this is a very new and scary approach to your life with your young child. Hi Angela,
Actually Kim John Payne, in his book, Simplicity Parenting, shares a lot of examples of families with only children. I’m guessing that you’re worried about having fewer toys and eliminating media because you have fears of your child getting bored or becoming more demanding, perhaps? I was worried about these same issues even with two of them. Yes, I love that they have each other to play with, but I have to say that my 3.5 year old is coming up with creative games and solitary play in the afternoons when his big sister is at school. These first few weeks without screens are certainly more challenging than what I suspect life will be when they are over the hump. For me, combining the simplicity parenting with a closer look at how I am developing and creating our family culture – how we work and play together, what kind of daily routines we have, the opportunity for outdoor play and artistic expression, – addressing these has given us a focus. My children’s helpfulness, cooperation, calmness, and less apathy have made a huge difference in everything we do. I think you’d be surprised at discovering how much media is affecting your home life. I know I am! But please, continue to ask questions, as this is a very new and scary approach to your life with your young child.

]]> http://www.noblemother.com/2009/11/simplify-your-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-4302 Angela Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:24:45 +0000 http://www.noblemother.com/?p=945#comment-4302 How can we apply this simplicity approach for an only child without becoming burnt out ourselves. This approach is great if you have more then one child, however if there is only one... i'm afraid of becoming overly tired. How can we apply this simplicity approach for an only child without becoming burnt out ourselves. This approach is great if you have more then one child, however if there is only one… i’m afraid of becoming overly tired.

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