![]() ![]() They loved getting the buckets and decorated theirs with stickers. For example, my 5yo needs to ‘move her energy’ before bed whereas my 2yo wants a massage. I loved their insights into what they personally need. The obvious things came up that we need to do on a daily basis. ![]() I loved how it dived into our own baggage first which is of course the most important work! I was getting excited whilst doing it, imaging in the possibilities it will bring.Īt our first collaboration myself and my daughters loved having one on one time, having a milkshake in a cafe together. I was still getting frustrated and my children didn’t feel in control or independent. We tried different gentle approaches but nothing quite hit the nail on the head. As I’m sure many find, trying to get ready in the morning and wind down in the evening, ensuring all the essentials are done such as brushing teeth was an on and off ‘battle’. ![]() The Bucket System is simple and powerful - and useful for everyone regardless of age or education choices: I use it for myself as well!įor now, we are using the bucket system for our morning and evening rhythm. I feel extremely happy in seeing how this is supporting them in following and finding their own motivation and how our relationship is flourishing thanks to the clarity, ease, freedom and peace of mind this is giving us. They’re proud of the way they respect their own commitments, I can state the same for myself and - most importantly - implementing the system has freed up headspace and time for me to really be there for them and support them, as opposed to getting them to do things. Both my children - 6 and under and one with executive function and attention challenges - are loving it and even take their buckets to their dad’s. I had a rather clear idea of what I did NOT want and I was in need of inspiration and guidance on how to do what I do want to do. As a single mum with two young children, in our first ever year of homeschool, I was longing desperately for an example of how things CAN be done, without forcing ourselves to fit tight and pressuring schedules and whilst honouring ALL of our needs and nurturing our connection. ![]()
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