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Patient Parenting (March Newsletter )
Over the past years it has often been considered a keystone of good parenting to
"push" your baby to walk, talk and
read as early as possible.
Surrounding them with learning toys to teach the alphabet or putting them in front of educational T.V at two months old forces our little ones to grow up at an alarming rate. I could quote lots of research but I prefer to speak Mother to Mother and ask you to allow your natural instincts, your intuition, to be your guide regarding whether what I am saying rings true for you.
Our precious babies are born with senses that have not been tainted or tarnished by the world. They are a spiritual treasure and it is no wonder that everyone loves a new baby. So why can't we allow a baby to be a baby. What's the hurry?
We live in a hurried world and our babies often grow up to be hurried children. But it doesn't have to be that way. Having a new baby gives us an opportunity to see the world through our babies' eyes. We can take the time to quietly rock them to sleep, singing a lullaby, and surrounding them with peacefulness and calmness. You don't need any money to do this or even a good voice.
We can sit patiently and wait as they slowly open their eyes and begin to take in the world around them. We don't need to surround them with expensive mobiles or clutter their cribs with all the latest stuffed animals. And most of all we can just enjoy our time with them and allow them to awaken to the world around at their own speed. Each baby is unique, each baby will learn to speak and walk in their own time. We can honor this time by being patient and protecting them from the inpatient world around us. To Be Continued
With best wishes to you on your parenting journey, Rachael Flug Mother of Three and Founder of BabiesOrganicNursery.com |
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