Book Review : Hands Are Not For Hitting

Teaching toddlers about the concept of violence and how they are not suppose to hit others when they get frustrated can be very challenging. I have been trying to teach my son (who just entered the Terrible 2's stage) about this for a few months now. I ordered this book online and I believe it is a very good and effective tool which parents can use to help their child manage anger at an young age.

The book helps young children understand that violence is never okay and that they can manage their strong feelings (anger) and channel it to different things instead. It reiterates that each one is capable of positive, loving actions.

At an early age, especially when they are interacting with other kids, they need to understand that hitting is unacceptable. In this book, Wwrds tell- and the pictures show- the many wonderful things the hands can do instead of hitting.

"Hands are not for hitting...Hands are for...saying hello, playing, creating, helping, working, learning, encouraging...

Henri with the book... and his new Pororo training chopsticks! :)

I highly recommend you add this to your child's library :)

Grandparents Day

One of the reasons why we chose the Schoolroom (Henri's toddler school now) is because they had a lot of activities/projects that help build a closely knit family. One of the things they stress on is the importance of different relationships. Today was Grandparents Day! Henri spent quality time with two very special people... his Lolo Monching whom he fondly calls "Papa" and his paparazzi Lola Josie.  It's a pity Grandma Jo missed this. We are crossing our fingers that she'll make it next year for this activity!

This was the little project Henri did with both his grandparents;

Lola Josie was first to arrive...

Instructions:

1. Get a mesh pouch from the teachers. 

2. Place the cut-out paper heart with Henri's name inside the pouch.
3. Fill up the pouch with the colorful confetti and poutpurri.

 4. Seal the pouch.

 Voila! Henri to Lola Josie : This is for you, Lola. Keep it inside your drawer so you'll always remember me :)

 "Flowers are the sweetest things in the world. So are grandparents."

Now it's Papa and Henri's time to bond...

 Henri was so focused with his task at hand.

 Henri to Papa : I can handle this Papa.... let me do it myself.

Henri is truly lucky to have the best (not to mention the coolest) grandparents who do nothing but spoil him to death! :)