Mothers Day is this Sunday and I’m not a fan of the commercialisation of Mothers Day and having to buying presents. However, as I have been a Mum for six years it is nice to be appreciated a least one day a year by the kids.
I have always like the idea that kids make home made vouchers that promise a special service that you can redeem at any time, ie putting my toys away, to be on my best behaviour, one big hug and kiss.
As Brie Boy is now 6 I thought it would be a good time to start this as a family tradition for Mothers Day or Fathers Day and mentioned it to The Big Cheese. He had a lightbulb moment and suggested that some of the vouchers could be redeemed at the dinner. My mind went racing with the potential of getting kids to eat their greens, try new foods, have a peaceful dinner, the list is endless.
Here are some suggestions you could use. Obviously, it will depend on each child and their age.
- I will not ‘yuck’ Mummy’s cooking
- I promise to try something new
- I will help Mummy cook dinner
- I will not whinge at dinner
- I will eat more than 3 bites of dinner (valid for one dinner)
- I will come to the dinner table when asked the first time
- I will help with the washing up
- I will not pick a fight with my brother/sister at dinner
- I will try a mushroom (or other hated vegetable)
- I will eat up all my greens (valid for one dinner)
- I will set the table for dinner
- I promise to be good at the dinner table
- I will eat something that is red, orange and green for dinner tonight
- I will be a big boy/girl at dinner and will feed myself
- I will be quiet and not run around at the restaurant
This website makes it easy to make and print out the vouchers.
I would suggest that when you redeem a voucher you make your child aware that is going to happen prior to dinner and not just spring it on them.
Do you like this idea and do you think it will be successful with your kids?
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Hey! I like this idea. I think it could be introduced
Thanks Treuns Mum, let me know what how it goes.
For Mothers Day, I got the following vouchers from the kids
1. I will try another mushroom
2. I will come to the dinner table when asked the first time
3. I will try what meals you order when we next go out for dinner.
When I start redeeming I will keep you posted on the outcomes.