Trust and Connection: Five Ideas for How to Grow this with your Child!
Trust, Honesty, and Connecting. FREE Intrepid Events for GIRLS!
I often think about how we support the next generation of children to be happy and thriving adults. One could write much more than what I have here, but these ideas may prompt your own thinking.
Notice what seems exciting to your child. It is important to be your child's advocate as much as possible. If you notice what they like (and don't like), you can more organically help grow their interests.
Communicate clearly, regularly, and in different ways. I have a memory of my son, at about 8, bopping me with a foam sword repeatedly. After about the 5th bop, l said in a very stern tone "You have to stop. I've told you many times." He looked at me and I could see it finally sunk in. The next time he exhibited inappropriate behavior, I changed tactics. I stopped what we were doing and explained WHY what he was doing was not good. I had clear eye contact with him. It made a huge difference.
Admit mistakes. We all make mistakes. It is a great growing moment for your child to see you admit your mistake and change course. It is a great modeling moment.
Trust. Admitting mistakes, and noticing what your child is excited about (versus what we'd like them to be excited about....) are important in having a loving and trusting relationship.
Laugh together! Laughing and playing together are so important! We can get so involved in our mental to-do list that we forget to just enjoy life together.
We are excited about an amazing spring at our 102nd and Broadway Space and an amazing summer at our new space starting July 17th at 65th & West End Avenue. If you are interested in registering for upcoming vacation and summer camps, please click on the links below. Additionally, birthday parties are very popular right now! If you have a child with a spring birthday and want to explore a party at Robofun, don't wait! Be in touch with us at (212) 245-0444 ext. 107 and speak with Noah Diamond.
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Some anouncements that address girls programming in STEAM for free at the Intrepid.
The Intrepid's annual Girls in Science and Engineering Day event, on Saturday, March 11. Register here. My Hart to Heart next Wednesday March 8th at 12:30 will be an interview with the organizer of this event, Jennifer Elliot. Join our conversation!
Do you have a girl in 8th or 9th grade and would you like them to participate in a FREE 5 week program at the Intrepid? Here is more information. Applications are due March 17th.