If you have littles, by now you've most likely heard of the show Bluey. The show centers on a family of Blue Heeler dogs; Mum - Chili, Dad - Bandit and their daughters Bluey and Bingo. The family live in Australia. The family dynamic, relationship between the parents, Bandit & Chili, and the overall feel of the show is just really wholesome. It's one that I enjoy watching with the kids and I've seen Maisie mimic the positive lessons from the show; she's also picked up some Australian phrases which is really cute. I thought I'd share a fun clip with a great parenting tip and also a second parenting technique that I've found to be very helpful
The other day someone online commented on the episode titled Wagon Ride; specifically the technique Bandit uses to help Bluey when she's impatient. It's a technique that we have used for years with our kids so I thought I'd share the clip from Bluey. Our kids aren't always perfect in using this method but it's been a huge help and usually with a quick reminder they do it. As an aside, if they do forget and interrupt we do ask them to apologize to the person with whom we were chatting.
The specific technique is from 0:59-1:20 of the video.
The second technique we've used, is one to keep the kiddos safe when in a parking lot. When they are young we teach them to put their hand on the car when they get out and keep touching the car until we take their hand. This way they can't go further than their arm's length. Again, we are still cautious and aware in case they forget but for the most part they have been very good about following this instruction. As we had more kids this was very helpful for when I was getting a baby out of the car or grabbing something I needed from the car.
What kids shows do you actually enjoy watching with your kids?
Are there any quick tips that you've found to be simple yet extremely useful with your kiddos?
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