Homemade calendar advice from other moms

The nice thing about the internet is that you can find information about anything. And when you find the information you are looking for, you can share it with anyone. That means, I don't necessarily have to be an expert in all child care endeavors, to be able to share expert advice with you. Sometimes, the experts are the moms, themselves, that learn and grow on a daily basis with their kids. Kristin writes on ParentHacks Blog (PARENT HACKS- CALENDAR) about a homemade calendar she made to help her child better understand their weekly routine. Kids are extremely visual at young ages and using pictures, as Kristin does, sparks a connection in the child's brain. Using pictures to identify activities makes it easier for kids to understand, and also helps them understand the words behind the pictures. This blog was extremely helpful because she showed a picture of their own calendar as she explained the different parts. In cases like this,  it is important to know that you don't have to do everything exactly the same as where you are getting the advice. This is why I love blog posts such as the one Kristin posted on Parent Hacks Blog. She gave the important ideas behind what she was doing and then leaves room for adjustment by other parents to fit their needs. Each calendar can be different to suit your own child's needs. If you are working on numbers, make the calendar numbers a priority and pretty them up a bit. If you are working on learning the different days of the week, make the weekday-names the focus. If you are working on learning routines, use pictures as a main focus. Tailor your calendar to be helpful with whatever areas your child need help in!