Raising self-motivated children

The whole point of journeying from childhood to adulthood is to develop independence. The toddler who insists ‘I can do it’ – is on an important mission. One that can at times drive his / her parents to the brink of insanity. It is often around this time that we end up extinguishing some of that fire that we so badly wish for as our children grow older. That’s because we fail to take the time to allow them to; pour the milk, ‘clean’ the windows and ’empty’ the dishwasher – although it is hardly helpful.

Perhaps you recognise some of the following:

• Do you feel that you do too much for your children and get little in return?
• Do feel that you have become your children’s timekeeper?
• Do you feel your children struggle to take responsibility for their own actions, behaviour and daily tasks?
• Do you feel that your children rely on others to “problem solve” their own challenges and often get into trouble at school or at home for being disorganised?

Or perhaps you are keen to know how you can encourage your toddler’s emerging independence?
Either way, this workshop is for you.

In this dynamic workshop we will:

• Discuss the importance of children having family and personal chores and how to implement these without nagging them and address power struggles
• Uncover what you can do as a parent to support your children to problem solve
• Discuss how you can encourage your children to be more self-motivated and responsible for their own time keeping and personal activities
• Break down the ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ when it comes to pocket money and homework