My name is Sonia, and I am Mamma to our little lady (9), and my twin mini men (6). We are following our dreams living abroad in Sweden. We love having outdoor adventures and learning about nature. The name Mamma’s School came about when we decided to home educate when we were living in the UK. Now we continue to learn through nature and the outdoors here in Sweden, as well as using their schooling system. The aim of the blog is to help to connect people to the outdoors and nature, give ideas and tips for outdoors adventures, as well as to teach people why outdoors and nature are so vital to us all.
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Justine
So true. My DD is still only young – 16 months – but I’ve started to let her go up and down the slide herself at a local soft play barn. Other Mother’s can’t believe how good she is at doing it herself, or how confident she is, but I showed her how to do it, so I gave to trust that she has taken that on board.
Mammas School
That sounds perfect and just right for her age. I’ll never forget judgemental looks in UK play parks from other parents for letting my boys try and do things
Cathy Glynn
I love this. Having 3 boys who were ever ready for adventure was enough to turn my hair grey. My girl is quite clingy and therefore struggles with trying new things at times. x
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Mammas School
It’s my boys twins that have opened my eyes, and they have pushed their older sister into doing things too, such as climbing trees 🙂
Helen
This is certainly something I need to do more – I get too worried my daughter is going to hurt herself!
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Mammas School
It is hard to get the balance right, but if we hoover and say “be careful” they are more likely to have a whoops as then they think there is a problem 🙂
Talya
Yes to this! Even though our hearts may be up in our throats when we watch them taking risks it’s so important for us to stand back and let that happen.
Mammas School
Yes I am often walking around with an elevated heart rate!!
Cath - BattleMum
Totally agree with this. So often I find myself saying “be careful, look out” scared my son might hurt himself. But I remind myself he needs to learn from falling on occasion. We all have to make mistakes so we can learn from them and move on.
Alex
So true – I try not to be a ‘helicopter parent’ – children need to learn how to manage risks effectively and safely.
Mammas School
Exactly!! We are risking having a whole risk adverse generation
Cardiff Mummy Says - Cathryn
Absolutely! Children need that experience when young to work things out for themselves, problem solve and become confident in their own abilities.
Mammas School
Very true, and if we voice our concerns, then they are more likely to make mistakes
Anosa
That quote is so true and so sport on, these days didn’t aint allowed to do much outside.
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Joanna Bayford
This is so true I try to let my son take risks although I do find myself asking him to be careful from time to time.
Mammas School
I think we all do…I have to bite my tongue so much!
Fashion and Style Police
I try to let my kids do more things independently but I worry they would hurt themselves or someone else.
Mammas School
Yes it is a hard one, but we need to trust them a little more, and they will learn their limits better 🙂
Newcastle Family Life
So true, I am letting my children do more now they are older as it is the only way they will learn. x
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Kara
There was something about this on the news this morning – very topical 🙂
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Mammas School
Ooooooo I wasn’t even trying!!
Laura - Dear Bear and Beany
I definitely got better at this second time around!
Mammas School
So did I….My double trouble have taught me it!
Stephanie
I was much better with the twins then I was with my son being the first born! It’s helped them so much more and much bravier
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Hazel Newhouse
So very true. I’ve said this for a long time, and one day my kids will thank me for it! x
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