“Children who have the freedom to explore a variety of things and discard them when they no longer make sense do not feel like failures when they choose to drop something. Instead they see it as another experience from which… — Pam Laricchia Copy Share
“Just make sure you've taken a moment or two to ask yourself if it's really a need, and to reflect on the potential benefits… — Pam Laricchia Copy Share Image
“Children who have the freedom to explore a variety of things and discard them when they no longer make sense do not feel like failures when they choose to drop something. Instead they see it as another experience from which to learn a bit about something and a lot about themselves. This is a much better attitude than the child… — Pam Laricchia Copy Share
“What matters is learning something when there is a need or interest, because that is when it will connect to what they’re doing and… — Pam Laricchia Copy Share Image
“One thing to remember is that the vast majority of decisions are not lifelong ones. They may seem pressing in the moment, but in… — Pam Laricchia Copy Share Image
“Instead of trying to teach them what choices to make, it's better to help them learn how to make informed choices. Experience in evaluating… — Pam Laricchia Copy Share Image
“And, especially if they hear your voice in their head as a guilty conscience, they have the additional struggle of determining if their choices… — Pam Laricchia Copy Share Image
“The next time you find yourself reaching for the word teach, substitute the word learn. It” — Pam Laricchia Copy Share Image
“Take some time to write down what you see your children enjoying, what you see them learning and so on. However,” — Pam Laricchia Copy Share Image
