"Okay?"

Hi!

It’s getting so close to Chanuka and I’m feeling the warmth, celebration, and the joy of “nisecha sheb’chol yom imanu” seeping in and I love it. (It’s my favorite yom tov by far.)

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JUST A THOUGHT (inspired by my very wise mother😊) 

Kids aren’t supposed to be listening-machines, but this easy fix might make a big difference. 

Sometimes, your kids might not listen because it’s not clear to them that they should.

Idk about you, but I (thanks Mommy for pointing it out) often end my instructions to my kid with “okay?”

￮ “After you finish supper we’re taking baths, okay?”
￮ “Go get your shoes and put them on, okay?”
￮ “You’re done breakfast? So put your bowl in the garbage, okay?”

My intention (if I have one – this is totally a habit!) is to have them confirm that they heard me, but it often comes out as if I’m asking them if they agree.

If you do this too, I challenge you.

Stop saying okay and see if it makes it easier for your kids to follow through.

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JUST FOR LAUGHS

MOTHERHOOD MUSING

BTW my four-year-old refused to go in the shower today because, “I’m way too busy just walking around.” Now, if that doesn’t make you feel incredibly productive… 💥

That’s all for today!💜☕

The JAM Fam

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