“I grew up in a household where education was everything. And after being brought
up in a pro-learning environment, I have learned the value of education and constantly
seek more education” Dave Lavinsky, co-founder of Growthink commented on one of
my blog posts.
Learning begins in the home with us as parents. Our influence as parents is greater
than we realize. What we say and do lays a foundation. Our words of encouragement
and reinforcing the things the children are doing and learning provide fertilizer for their
brains and bodies to grow.
Some learning influences that we can provide:
PLAY – get on their level and do whatever they are doing. Find the child in you that
loves to play.
LISTEN – from your heart to what they are asking and saying. Pay attention, no
multitasking!
TALK – share with them the little things that you are doing. Speak while feeding, putting
on their diapers, as they go to bed.
READ – all the research proves this is the best way to guide their own reading. Read the
books that you liked as a child. Go to the library and let them pick books they are drawn
to. Let them see you reading.
LOVE – Love them as your children and as human beings. Communicate your love for
learning. What excites you will transfer to them.