My son: our house is so warm
Me: it is
My son: like summer. We have a summer house.
Me: we do not have a summer house
My son: we have a summer house, a fall house, a spring house
Me: please donβt tell people we have a summer house
My son: Iβm going to tell them
@catholic_love Weβve really been discerning delaying a year. Not bc he isnβt capable, the opposite actually, just that I want them to have time being kids.
@kat_HER_ine_alt As a therapist, we routinely talk about the issues with the DSM and diagnosing bc there are so many problems like this. The DSM has a wonky history.
@EfficacyOfGrace I have a moving box I slowly fill up in the garage, and when i step on or see a toy I donβt like (and the kids likely wonβt miss), the toy goes into that box
Recess time in Americaβs public schools has dropped 60% since 2001 to an average of just 25 min per day.
You would fix many behavior issues by just allowing kids more time to play and to pursue interests outside of a traditional classroom routine.