Question: What great advice you give. I really enjoyed this thread. It makes me feel like I could go and have a bunch more kids and be just fine. If only the hubby would agree to it... I also love your humor! Thanks:)
Answer: Keep in mind MY husband said TWO kids.... LOL! Our 14 kids love to remind him of that!!!! Hugs, Barbara
Question: I'm having a hard time managing my almost 3 yo dd while my boys, 2nd & 5th grade are doing their lessons. Any advice?
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A 3 year old needs a lot of attention. I know it can be hard to juggle so many things. It helps if you can cement in your mind that the 3 year old is just being NORMAL. When your oldest was 3, they needed the same amount of attention, you just did not have anyone else taking up YOUR attention.
That said, it helps to involve little ones as much as you can. When the older ones are working, have "school" things for the 3 year old. Things he ONLY gets during "school" time. Like a puzzle, playdough, blocks, water painting books, certain coloring books, even a video- things like that. If he ONLY gets them when the other two are working on school, they will keep him more entertained than if they are things he gets to play with all the time.
Also, a 3 year old should be napping daily. I always did math with my older ones during nap time- since that is usually the most one on one subject.And for heaven sake- teach your kids to do school work alone! Once they can read well, let them see what they can do with-out you. I am a resource for my kids. They come to me when they are stuck! Encourage them to work alone. That frees you to play with your 3 year old! (workboxes are great for helping them gain this independance) Hugs, Barbara
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