Today, I'm curious as to what some of your children's favorite things are. The photo with this blog post is my wonderful teen posing in three of her favorite things. One is taking photos, the other is dressing up. She likes skulls, too. I don't know why. I suppose it is just a phase. I know I went through a phase when I was younger that included unicorns! Each to his or her own.
I think special needs children must have favorites that seem more important to them than favorites would seem to other children. Maybe it helps them stay calm, maybe it helps them laugh, maybe it perks up sad spirits. Whatever the case may be, please share some of your child/ children's favorites with us.
I remember when my now-grown-and-married son was a young child. He went through phases where he would have a special favorite stuffed animal. This would last for months, then he would change his preference. We went through a pink elephant, a large stuffed dog, a stuffed monkey, a favorite blanket, and a small stuffed donkey, to name a few. But whatever it was, it had to be in his possession wherever we would go until he decided the time was up. It was such a small thing to honor, and it gave him peace of mind.
Some Moms tend to worry or become exasperated when their child chooses a "must-have" favorite item or a must-have activity. It can become a pain sometimes, but the mental and emotional security it gives the child is well worth the little bit of frustration we may endure.
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Comments (3)
So cool to see a post about favorites, I hope others will let you
know what their kids love. My ten year old has favorites(he loves the rod and ball magnet sets) but has immense difficultywith the concept.Josh had his Veggie Tales blanket... now he has his Orange blanket.
this is wonderful. i think to even non-special needs children this also holds true and valuable!