Do you have children that are very close in age, and at different stages? I think one of the challenges in Parenting is having multiple children that are in different stages. As parents, we long to make sure all of our children enjoy his/herself right, especially when they are together as a family. So what do you do?

Recognize where your children are

As parents, it is very beneficial to recognize/know where your child is. I’m not only talking physically, but emotionally and cognitively. Understanding what matters to each of your children is vital to meeting them where they are. Your child wants to know that they matter, and hearing I Love You is wonderful, but we have to show that love too. You can show it by just asking how are they doing, or how are feeling today? You can also ask for their opinion in various instances, so he/she will know that what they think is valuable to some of the decisions we make as parents. This approach is very helpful in planning outings and activities with your children. To be honest, I started asking my kids what they think about some of the places we think about going, after all, they will be coming along and we want them to enjoy themselves too.

Recognize your child’s interest

This brings me to the next point in knowing where your children are. recognize your child’s interests. Let’s be honest, some of the ideas that we come up with as parents don’t really involve our children’s interests. I know for me some of my ideas have been just my “good idea”, and what I think my children will enjoy. The best way to know for sure what your children will enjoy is to know what your children are interested in and go from there. If your children are at an age where you can ask, then just ask them. This approach will help you and alleviate the mind-boggling process of planning. I’ve discovered that knowing, and also asking my kids what their interests are has helped tremendously in planning activities and outings for my family. This approach is a win for everyone, and you can be at ease to know that everyone will have a great time. Please subscribe below so we can stay connected on this parenting journey.