Sibling Rivalry
Whilst sibling rivalry is common, it can be nonetheless upsetting for all involved.
As a parent and as someone who deals with children on a daily basis, I’ve both experienced it first hand and have had numerous conversations with parents who are struggling too.
So, why do siblings squabble? There can be many reasons -
What Do You Want to Be?
Today I was chatting with my son about the various jobs which grown ups do – so of course I just had to ask him what he wanted to be when he grew up. His first answer? SpongeBob SquarePants! I suggested maybe he meant he’d like to work in a restaurant like SpongeBob – but apparently not. He gave me his best ‘Mummy don’t be stupid stare’ and informed me that he actually wanted to *be* SpongeBob. Silly me :)
Later on I was wondering; what do children want to be when they grow up?
I hit up Google and stumbled across this little gem. It’s from the CBBC chat forum. Hot on the heels of a report which suggested that there’s not much help offered in schools to assist children in deciding upon a career, they asked what kind of job would the children like to do when they’re older.
Over 150 children commented on the thread. The comments are wonderfully entertaining to read.
Balancing Acts
As a parent and as a Principal, I think it’s often tricky to strike the balance between giving your child the requisite ‘push’ and allowing them space to develop in their own time.
For example, one of my Perform parents is facing something of a dilemma right now.
She signed her daughter up for a gymnastics class – partly because she thought it would be fun for her and partly because, as parents, we all want our children to be active and healthy. Her child too was keen to go – a bit of a no-brainer all round then.
Her daughter has been going for a few years now and she’s good. Maybe even *really* good… or, according to what she’s been told, at least she could be.
Going on an Easter Egg Hunt!
In writing this post, I’m hoping to sufficiently distract myself from the Easter Treats which I’ve just purchased for the children… but they are calling my name… just so you know ;)
As a child, my Granny always used to do Easter Egg Hunts for us, and this year, I’m planning to do the same for my two. I clearly remember my Granny’s painstakingly typed clues which led us all around her house and through the garden (weather permitting) collecting teeny tiny foil wrapped eggs leading to a treasure trove of chocolate eggs and simnel cake. Marvellous!
