Arshi is growing up fast.I always think if our kids really play a lot or do we a s parents allow them to enjoy their childhood days.No of course not.As all of you know Arshi is in her P2 and I can see the pressure being built up on this small girl.I don't have choices.So my humble advice to other moms is just that let your kids play when they are too small.Don't sacrifice their playtime by putting them in too many enrichment classes.Don't overload them.They are small after all.I remember .
Arshi went to her preschool only when she finished 3 years and started her school from Nursery.Here I see kids as young as 18 months being forcibly enrolled in playschools.If your kids enjoy the school, then that is OK ,But what is the use of pushing them so young.Even after I put Arshi in school, I remember taking Arshi to various places and playtime -both inside and outside was always part of our curriculum. Arshi. Arshi has done so many art works not only in her school, but also outside her school.I still remember , I took her almost daily to the nearby playgrounds and sometimes , I would even take her to neighborhood playgrounds and let her meet new friends.I had taken her to many events nearby my house and she had been to many fairs where she can enjoy herself.I always think about her age and then choose any particular activity or event before heading down there.I believe your kids grow by playing.As our kids grow, and as their studies increase(no choice), we tend to reduce their playtime.So please let your kids enjoy their childhood days when they are young.
Even now, though I may sound to a harsh mother, I do make sure Arshi gets her "me time".I allow her to go to playground at times and also take her to library and allow her to choose her own books.I sometimes suggest some books for her which she may like to read.I still manage my time to bring her out to events which she may like and allow time for her to do things which she loves doing like allowing time to try out on her artworks.Though nowadays, I may have reduced the timings, she still gets to enjoy what she was doing in her baby days.I don't want her to think of books and "tigress mama " when she tend to think about her childhood days in future.
So as a mother what steps have I taken:
-Allowing her to play(when she finishes her studies or at-least tried something that day)
-Allowing her to explore her own creativity
-Allowing her to read her fav books
-Trying to take her out whenever there is any opportunity
-Letting her enjoy nature(again whenever I am able to take her out)
-Taking her to events and letting her know more about our neighborhood and this country and its culture.
Are these initiatives enough?We may be good.But we must always try to learn something new everyday.I am still learning to be a good mother and trying to be one.I know its's always very difficult to keep our kids happy all the time.Hope I as a mother am being positive on her.Even after doing so many things Arshi still feels, I am not letting her play freely.I know , baby, I am being harsh on you, but you should also understand that this world needs education too and without it it's too difficult at times.
I am still trying to manage her time for both studies as well as play activities.
Just enjoy seeing the random pics of Arshi trying to do something apart from studies.Hehehe.....
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| my time with nature |
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| it's time to giggle with friends |
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| with one of her artwork she had done in a mall |
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| don't take pics of me..... |
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| time to be like a monkey climbing up trees. |
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| let's get drenched in water |
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| Wow, I love this swing |
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| Isn't nightlife beautiful too...... |
