Comments on: Mother’s Advice – Children Dressing Themselves

By: PlanningQueen

PlanningQueen — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:37:59 +0000

Trish – So important to give the little ones tips on how to put the clothes on the right way. My older children are embarrassed if their younger brother goes out in his undies. I think it will be a little while before it actually bothers him yet though!

Sandra – Thanks for adding to the conversation. It is great to hear what is working for other families.

By: Sandra

Sandra — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:02:38 +0000

My daughter would stay in her pyjamas all day every day if it was up to her! We have just started to build "getting dressed" into a chore sheet where they get some money at the end of the week if they are successful in their "jobs". My kids are really getting into the idea of having money and saving and spending so it's working a treat so far. Sandras last blog post..If money were no object...

By: Trish

Trish — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:41:09 +0000

I would love to get out two choices for each child but I fear the fights.It is a great
idea.

At the moment we have kind of shared clothes for the twins …with some things uniquely Sam & Joel’s but I still have to referee hot items. I get the clothes out ready on the bed usually for this reason. I do let whoever is in the room first chose.

I agree with the competition thing by Jane. My boys are very competitive already so I’ll use this to my advantage.

Touch wood they get dressed when asked and I just supervise, straighten the pants do the buttons, start the Zips etc. now.

We have taught them from little – tag goes to back and they check it, picture to front (mostly LOL).

Nicole I took my eldest in his pjs more than once …he didn’t care till he got older & wiser.

Trishs last blog post..Have you heard this ?