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You've got one or more little ones and you're trying to do chores and watch them at the same time. You'd love to clone yourself but, sorry, technology hasn't progressed quite that far yet. You're growing very weary checking on them every five minutes to make sure they're not unrolling all the toilet paper or burning the house down. You're also aware that it's been two days since you've given the children any quality attention. And children need and crave attention.
So get them involved in what you're doing. Unlike older kids, small children usually love to help. It makes them feel responsible and gives them confidence. They see it as a fun challenge. They also see it as something they can do with Mom, Dad, or the nanny. And, believe it or not, occasionally when kids a few years older see their siblings having so much fun, they may pitch in now and then too.
Of course, your chores may take a little longer and be a bit messier, but you'll know where the children are and they'll be happy. However, don't set up a child for failure. Give them small tasks that are almost impossible to botch. Don't ask children to carry something that may spill. Don't expect them to figure out a job that requires several steps. For example, give him a sponge when you're washing the car and let him sponge the fender for a while. If you're folding clothes fresh out of the dryer, give her a few little shirts to fold or socks to match. If you're preparing dinner, a child can stand on a chair and wash a few potatoes. If you're grocery shopping, hand items to your child in the kiddy cart seat and ask him or her to lay it in the cart. Suddenly the fussing stops and they're waiting for the next item.
An important part of this exercise is liberal praise. Thank the child and praise him or her for being helpful. That's all it takes sometimes to make a kid's day. She thinks she has just been crowned housekeeper of the day. He thinks he just completed the Panama Canal. So next time you're going berserk trying to do chores while refereeing the children every three minutes, try giving them simple tasks both to help you along and keep them occupied. Forget keeping the children occupied with a new toy every five minutes. Try doing chores with them.
Debra Fortosis owns a babysitter and nanny placement agency called Elite Family Care. It is headquartered in the Sarasota/Bradenton region of southwest Florida.
You may find her website at http://www.elitefamilycare.com/.
If you wish to contact her, go to debra@elitefamilycare.com
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