Katie now is asking to have room time! I am so thankful I stuck with this, especially now that we have Owen. It gives Katie her own space for 30 or so minutes and she gets to regroup. I am amazed at how much this can settle her being down or change her attitude to a happy heart.
Now when I come back and her timer has gone off this is normally the scene I find. Toys are everywhere but thankful for developing this quiet time for her.
One addition-I am going to, a few times each week, play the Jesus Story Book Bible on CD for her to listen. (Check it out it just came out) I know she can't read yet on her own (though we read it each night), but she can listen.
Katie-you can't read this so you won't know one of your Christmas presents. hehe!
When did you start room (or crib?) time? Did you post about this before?
ReplyDeleteHey, check out a book called Creative Family Times by Allen Hadidian and Will Wilson. They have a bunch of great ideas. The reason I think of it is b/c they give the idea to play a "Parent Tape" during Room Time. You make a tape/cd of your voice reciting Bible verses, singing songs, saying the ABCs, talking about manners, etc. It's a pretty neat idea - if you can't find the book and want to know more specifics, e-mail me.
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