Do you find that you are buying a treat every time you take your kids to the grocery store or Target? Do you feel like you have to bribe them with a new toy just for a bit of cooperation?
So what happens to that new toy? Is it a cheap something that breaks the second time they play with it? Or a sweet treat?
Try this: Reward you kids with things they want to do rather than things they want to get. You will be teaching them to value experiences or things. Bonus your house, car, and purse will not be overrun with the crap they really don’t want or need.
Clutter control in disguise. Not only will your wallet thank you, your kids will too.
Have a great day!!!
Thanks Pamela
#momslife #livingwithkids #reward
Yes! And thank you for the reminder. About a year ago we started rewarding our daughter with experiences rather than stuff. It helped us focus on our family and she had great stories to tell on Monday mornings. I have become lax in this area. I have a Princess Sofia toy in the back of my car to return… Oops. Oh, the return is totally approved – my daughter decided she wanted a new iPad app instead. :::embarrassed smiley:::
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Perfect! Bonus points for returning princess Sofia. Love hearing from parents who are making it work.
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Nice tip. It seems that as new parents we all want to not give our kids too much stuff…but as time goes by before we know it that is what we are doing and we don’t even realize it. Thanks for the reminder.
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Thanks so much. Glad to help. Have a great day!
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Most excellent post! I couldn’t agree more. Trade stuff for experiences and you’ll have well rounded, thoughtful kids.
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Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind words.
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My daughter in law is reading the book, “Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World.” She said she is learning a lot and it is definitely changing the way she and my son are raising their kids. I have noticed they are not having to bribe them like they used to….now they know they are expected to do things because they are part of the family.
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I love that. Sounds like a great book and that more people should read it.
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I haven’t read it yet either but I plan to. I know I don’t have kids at home anymore but I do have the grandkids that come around once in a while.
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True. And we know grandmother is supposed to spoil Her grandkids.
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Omg?! I love this! Thank you so much for the advice. I’ll definitely put it into action.
Have a bless day. 🙂
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Thank you!
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I’ve started again now with my gorgeous granddaughters.. Lots of toys need to be sorted out! Sorry I’ve not been around for a while.. good to be on a ‘blog read catch up’! x
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Wendy. Love seeing your comments. I’m way behind too. Taking a break and visiting family. Have a fantastic day. 🐝
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Fab – life sometimes takes over and how lovely that you’re enjoying family life too Pamela.. Fab! x
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Thanks so much!!
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Yes! More experiences, fewer things!
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Thank you so much!
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YES!!!
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You are not alone.
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About time someone said this! I’ve been saying it for two years!
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Thank you so much! I’m glad to have vindicated your position. 🐝
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Nice tip. All the parents want to give their kids all the good stuffs! But is it necessary? Kids are always three minutes heat, they have too much stuffs and are all leave unused! Parents need to KNOW that most important thing for kids is LOVE!
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Absolutely! Experiences over things! Time spent together is the best gift you can give them. We still talk about family experiences that we had as children. I am grateful that my parents were extremely generous with their time.
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