Do you model for you kiddos?
I do. I should. I may have gone too far.
No; I’m talking Victoria Secret modeling or Naomi Campbell phone-throwing modeling. I’m talking about ‘modeling’ as in letting children see you do the very things that you hope they will do. This includes chewing with your mouth closed, crossing at the light, cleaning up your own messes, and reading!
It is so easy to get so caught up in the routine of reading the latest Clifford book to your child at bedtime that you never pause to read your own novel/stories/magazines.
I read a ton to my kiddos. (Yes; ton. I’m sure that’s the correct measurement.) However, I also make sure we have time to read individually - while we’re together. My oldest dives into a chapter book, my youngest looks at the pictures in his Magic School Bus Collection, and I dive into the reading I find interesting. With my five year-old on-hand this doesn’t last too terribly long, but it’s a start. I aim for 20 minutes: It’s reading time at the Obery house – let the modeling begin!
I do. I should. I may have gone too far.
No; I’m talking Victoria Secret modeling or Naomi Campbell phone-throwing modeling. I’m talking about ‘modeling’ as in letting children see you do the very things that you hope they will do. This includes chewing with your mouth closed, crossing at the light, cleaning up your own messes, and reading!
It is so easy to get so caught up in the routine of reading the latest Clifford book to your child at bedtime that you never pause to read your own novel/stories/magazines.
I read a ton to my kiddos. (Yes; ton. I’m sure that’s the correct measurement.) However, I also make sure we have time to read individually - while we’re together. My oldest dives into a chapter book, my youngest looks at the pictures in his Magic School Bus Collection, and I dive into the reading I find interesting. With my five year-old on-hand this doesn’t last too terribly long, but it’s a start. I aim for 20 minutes: It’s reading time at the Obery house – let the modeling begin!
This stack includes all the books I’ve attempted
to digest this past month.
Like I said, I may have gone too far.
I hope to dial it back a bit in the coming month, but truly don’t regret a single turned-page. My kids see how much I love to read, write, and learn. If that becomes their reality as an adult - they can jaywalk all they want – I’ll be a happy Mommy!
to digest this past month.
Like I said, I may have gone too far.
I hope to dial it back a bit in the coming month, but truly don’t regret a single turned-page. My kids see how much I love to read, write, and learn. If that becomes their reality as an adult - they can jaywalk all they want – I’ll be a happy Mommy!