House of joy

Is it important to keep your child's room tidy?this? Of course, yes, many of you will say, and they will be right: it is necessary to teach little ones to be tidy from a very early age. After all, it is well known that everything that surrounds a child directly affects his inner world. Maria Montessori said that external order creates order in the inner world, and it is impossible to argue with this. Elena Shuvarina, a teacher-psychologist, head of the Development Center for Children and Parents "House of Joy", reminds parents of the words of the famous Italian doctor, teacher and humanist. Elena gives several very simple and clear tips that will help moms and dads in a very important matter - teaching kids to be tidy. First of all, you should start cleaning your child's room or the corner where he plays together with your baby. It will be very useful if you show your child that each toy has its own place where it "lives". "Leave the most favorite and interesting ones in a prominent place. "Teach your child that careful handling is the key to ensuring that a toy will bring joy and serve for a long time," advises Elena Shuvarina. In recent years, our children have been surrounded by a veritable abundance of toys. Stores are overflowing with them; manufacturers of children's goods are constantly delighting little "buyers" with new and increasingly interesting, attractive toys. Many parents, as well as grandparents, relatives, and friends literally shower their beloved children with toys. You can often hear parents boasting that their child has long lost count of the various cars, dolls, teddy bears, and cats. Elena Shuvarina reminds: there should not be too many toys in a child's playroom. Sometimes a child may have an unconscious desire to scatter or even break toys. Perhaps this is not the most pleasant moment, and yet this is not a reason for shouting and punishment. "Don't make a tragedy out of it, because sometimes the reason is our children's natural curiosity: they just want to know how this world works," explains Elena Shuvarina. And she advises parents not to throw away broken toys that can be fixed: "It's better to involve the child in repair work, because this is a very useful joint activity. But most importantly, remember that no toy can replace your communication with your child, and sometimes negative behavior is a hint that mom and dad should spend more time with their child and pay more attention to him or her." So, dear parents, when you see another fashionable doll or a state-of-the-art car in the store, think about whether you should immediately take your wallet out of your bag? Perhaps your son or daughter already has a similar toy and the new one will only occupy the child's attention for a short time? Maybe instead of buying a new toy, it would be better to go to the zoo with your little one or just cozy up on the couch and read him his favorite fairy tale out loud? More good advice from Elena Shuvarina on the website