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Monday, July 22, 2013
Friday, July 5, 2013
Kids and Failure
I don't know about your kids, but mine aren't good with failure.
They both take piano lessons [taught by yours truly], and boy oh boy - if they don't get something right the first time, it's crisis-time. I don't know how many times I have had to give them mini-lectures...er, I mean pep-talks about how you need to put effort in to get success. If you got it all right the first time, there would be no point in having lessons, etc, etc...
Same thing with when we play games together. They are getting better at this, but sometimes when they don't win it can cause a bit of a scene. We never played games with them "letting" them win; we wanted them to get used to the fact that sometimes they will lose...and that's okay.
As adults we still struggle with this, so it's understandable that it happens in kids too!
But how do we make them realize that failing doesn't have to be negative? That failing is okay.
I came across a blog post that talked about exactly this. You can read the post here if you want it in its entirety [and you should!] but here's a quote from the post that I wanted to share with you:
Nobody succeeds all the time; everybody fails. But it's what you do with those failures that makes all the difference. The post goes on to say:
My name is Andrea (Andi) and I have the privilege of working part-time
alongside Pam to help her with "a little of this and a little of that"
as she strives to bring superb customer service to all of you through
her Tiny TreeHugger business.
I am a 34-year-old mostly stay-at-home mother of two girls (aged 7 and 9) and have been happily married for almost 12 years. I am a Pepsi-loving, game-playing, guitar-learning, Nutella-craving girl [among many other things that make me ME]. I cloth-diapered my girls when they were babies and enjoyed the cost savings as well as the feeling of
helping the environment - one cloth diaper at a time.
Thanks for checking in and I'll see you again both on this blog and on Facebook!
They both take piano lessons [taught by yours truly], and boy oh boy - if they don't get something right the first time, it's crisis-time. I don't know how many times I have had to give them mini-lectures...er, I mean pep-talks about how you need to put effort in to get success. If you got it all right the first time, there would be no point in having lessons, etc, etc...
Same thing with when we play games together. They are getting better at this, but sometimes when they don't win it can cause a bit of a scene. We never played games with them "letting" them win; we wanted them to get used to the fact that sometimes they will lose...and that's okay.
As adults we still struggle with this, so it's understandable that it happens in kids too!
But how do we make them realize that failing doesn't have to be negative? That failing is okay.
I came across a blog post that talked about exactly this. You can read the post here if you want it in its entirety [and you should!] but here's a quote from the post that I wanted to share with you:
"If you raise your kids to make the connections between
practice and failing and learning, you set them up powerfully for a
lifetime."
Nobody succeeds all the time; everybody fails. But it's what you do with those failures that makes all the difference. The post goes on to say:
"The easiest path to empowerment is to choose an attitude that is powerful in the face of everything life brings. And one of the most important places to have a great attitude is with failing. Give your kids a framework they can work with their entire lives!"
What is YOUR attitude when it comes to failure in your own life? Remember that your children are always watching...and how you react to these kinds of situations may end up playing out with how your children react in similar situations. Are you setting the example that failure is okay?
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My name is Andrea (Andi) and I have the privilege of working part-time
alongside Pam to help her with "a little of this and a little of that"
as she strives to bring superb customer service to all of you through
her Tiny TreeHugger business.I am a 34-year-old mostly stay-at-home mother of two girls (aged 7 and 9) and have been happily married for almost 12 years. I am a Pepsi-loving, game-playing, guitar-learning, Nutella-craving girl [among many other things that make me ME]. I cloth-diapered my girls when they were babies and enjoyed the cost savings as well as the feeling of
helping the environment - one cloth diaper at a time.
Thanks for checking in and I'll see you again both on this blog and on Facebook!
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
NEW and RESTOCKED: sleeping & teething
Ahhh...sleeping & teething. Two things that can cause the biggest headaches for Mamas with little ones. Well, we're here to help in both of those areas!
Tiny TreeHugger is happy to reveal some brand-new products that we now offer in our shop, beginning with Lulujo Baby Swaddle Blankets. Their dual-layer muslin is finely woven from 100% cotton and come in a large size (48"x48") which allow for multiple uses. Use these blankets for swaddling, nursing, as a crib blanket or even a portable crib sheet! The light-weight material also helps your baby from becoming over-heated.
While we're on the subject of sleeping, check out the ErgoPouch Natural and Organic Sleeping Bag which we now carry.
The natural fibres [bamboo and organic cotton] absorb and wick away moisture, keeping baby warm but not sweaty. Stretch inserts in the top and side panels allow freedom of movement and reduce the risk of entanglement, while a two-way zipper gives easy access for diaper changes. Easy to use, easy to wash, and great for sensitive skin, these sleeping bags should go on your wish list!
As for the teething aspect - well, we've got you covered there too! Not only do we of course regularly stock various sizes and colors of amber and hazelwood, but we also recently got a brand new stock of these adorable must-have jChews teethers! 100% BPA free silicone teethers that babies really want to sink their teeth into! Choose from the milk-chocolate chocolate bar or one of the bright, funky colors of either the skateboard or the smart phone.
And last - but certainly not least - is a restocked item that is a good aid for both sleeping AND teething. Yes, I'm talking about the oh-so-popular Wubbanub Pacifiers! We are stocked up with all sorts of friendly animals just waiting to become your baby's friend. My [Andi's] personal fave is the giraffe, but you should really check out the variety of other options too - they're all so cute!
Any of these items would be great for your own little ones OR they also make great gift ideas! Head on over to our website to get more information on these and many other products that we carry.
Tiny TreeHugger is happy to reveal some brand-new products that we now offer in our shop, beginning with Lulujo Baby Swaddle Blankets. Their dual-layer muslin is finely woven from 100% cotton and come in a large size (48"x48") which allow for multiple uses. Use these blankets for swaddling, nursing, as a crib blanket or even a portable crib sheet! The light-weight material also helps your baby from becoming over-heated.
While we're on the subject of sleeping, check out the ErgoPouch Natural and Organic Sleeping Bag which we now carry.
The natural fibres [bamboo and organic cotton] absorb and wick away moisture, keeping baby warm but not sweaty. Stretch inserts in the top and side panels allow freedom of movement and reduce the risk of entanglement, while a two-way zipper gives easy access for diaper changes. Easy to use, easy to wash, and great for sensitive skin, these sleeping bags should go on your wish list!
As for the teething aspect - well, we've got you covered there too! Not only do we of course regularly stock various sizes and colors of amber and hazelwood, but we also recently got a brand new stock of these adorable must-have jChews teethers! 100% BPA free silicone teethers that babies really want to sink their teeth into! Choose from the milk-chocolate chocolate bar or one of the bright, funky colors of either the skateboard or the smart phone. 
And last - but certainly not least - is a restocked item that is a good aid for both sleeping AND teething. Yes, I'm talking about the oh-so-popular Wubbanub Pacifiers! We are stocked up with all sorts of friendly animals just waiting to become your baby's friend. My [Andi's] personal fave is the giraffe, but you should really check out the variety of other options too - they're all so cute!
Any of these items would be great for your own little ones OR they also make great gift ideas! Head on over to our website to get more information on these and many other products that we carry.
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