Unique

I work with kids, I love my job, it makes me crazy and so very tired, but I do enjoy it. Making a difference, one kid at a time. My daughter used that in a college interview! There are patterns in children, they are all different, but they seem to follow the same mile markers. Their abilities are so varied and I feel a lot of school success can be credited to the consistent schedule and predictability of the day. Patterns are great for getting kids to adulthood. When there is a shift in schedule or several days off in a row it is so apparent who struggles with change. That would be me, first and foremost apparently change is hard for me, being flexible… ouch.

Children that are flexible definitely struggle less. Not that there is a lot of variables shaking up the school day. The start of a school year some kids settle into the days quickly and then the learning can begin for them that much quicker. When kids struggle to get the daily pattern and they are constantly worrying about what is next, learning is not where the focus is. There is nothing wrong with that at all. With youngsters they are not so good at regulating their feelings or controlling their emotions so when they are overwhelmed it comes out in messy emotions.

Emotions and reactions are what kids are all about. Regulating their emotions with a peace and calm approach. That is skill, hell that is talent. You need your reactions to inspire your littles, to motivate them and give them confidence. You had parents, you know what they did that emptied your tank. You know the words they said that deflated your heart, pride, esteem. Even more important and hopefully more in your experience you know what they did that made you better. That guided you to be your best, try your hardest, succeed. That’s what the littles of the world need, a compass, to navigate through the overwhelming bits in their lives!