One Secret to Success for a Working Mom, Expand Your Village (Jack and Jill of America)

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Jack and Jill of America member and her daughter Recently, I have become keenly aware that good kids are created by accident. They become good because someone made a concerted effort to pour positive things into them--things like, honor, discipline and respect for others. These qualities are taught through lessons and by observation. For that reason, I have been actively considering how to give my children more examples of people who embody those qualities.  Indeed, raising my children to become good people is my most important job.
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Toddler Tales: Helping is Fun!

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Having the privilege of watching children develop is a real treat. I have so many posts to write about the cool things that my daughter has been doing. There are so many things to write about, but so little time.  It may seem like I am a full time blogger sometime, but I still have my "real" job. I also am involved in community activities too. Somehow I never learned to keep still!

Because I am so busy I am particularly excited about my toddlers new fascination.  She really likes to help. If I am cooking, she likes to help. If I am sweeping, she likes to help. This summer she has also enjoyed helping the neighbor with her gardening. I encourage her even though her help may not always be that helpful. I figure that fostering a helpful spirit will pay off in the end. With all of the things we have to do, each one of us have to do our part, even the kids! Don't judge me!!!

Any of you have any ideas about how to put kids to work?


Toddler helping the neighbor water flowers.


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Comments

K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy said…
Moo helps out by cleaning up her toys, making sure her shoes and clothes are in the right place and she likes to help take out the recycling. I've let her help out in the kitchen a few times with cooking or making punch. I think it's great to nurture kids desire to want to be helpful.

It encourages them to be responsible. So I say let her help on!
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Erika said…
So cute!
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