Once a month at Club, we have a skit, with a theme. Two of our mentors act it out...one is Baby Drooly and the other is a "teen" mom. We have had different themes which they act out the WRONG way to do things, then they go off and come back on and do it again the RIGHT way.
A few themes we have included: Talking to your baby (while in the store pointing things out and naming them, talking to them while getting them dressed, "mommy is going to put your socks on your feet.", "let's change your diaper", "let's get in the car", etc.) Another theme is the importance of reading appropriate books to your child and even sitting and again pointing out pictures and naming things in the picture before your child is old enough to talk. Another idea is keeping your baby on a schedule - late nights and sleeping in until noon is not a good idea...babies need scheduled naps and a regular bedtime and routine. Another theme could be the tone of voice you use with your child and getting eye level with them - if you explain that standing over and yelling at your baby is a form of intimidation. It is okay to use a firm voice, but yelling is never a good idea.
We would perform the skits and then give each of the girls a laminated card with that night's theme printed on it. They were each given a ring to put them on and attach to a diaper bag and/or keep in their purse.
It's a great idea for giving our young moms easy and tangible parenting tips, without sounding condescending!
Shared by... Jane Lemmen - Holland, MI
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