One thing I've really worked on this past year is including my boys in what I'm doing at home. Whether it's laundry, dishes, cleaning or cooking. I don't always get to play with them as much as I'd like so including them in the things I do gives us that time to talk and connect.
It also teaches me patiences like none other. ;)
And I feel like including them in cooking requires the most patience. But they
really love to be included. So I set aside times that I plan to include them.
And I mentally prepare for it to take much longer than expected. :)
I also pick something that doesn't require too many steps to include them in.
Muffins are a good example.
With cooking, getting this customized 'sous chef' apron from Minted just filled
my 5 year old's little cup and added that 'extra special' factor for the times he helps me in the kitchen.
Only $28 with free personalization!
Other simple ways to include your kids in everyday tasks:
(Note: My kids are 5 and 3 so that's the skill level I'm working with)
Dusting: put socks on their hands and assign them an area that doesn't have anything breakable
Dishwasher: let them be the one to put away the silverware
Dinnertime: let them set the table for you
Laundry: have them match up all the socks
Sweeping: let them hold the dustpan
Groceries: let them help you carry lighter things in and put things away
Picking up: make them responsible for their own toys
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