This table is a fun way to see what Kyra might expect from Kate, her mommy! Remember, Kate is a busy mom who does her best. Take a look and see if these are similar to the things you want from your own mommy.
- Are there things on this list that your kid wants from his mommy too?
- Are there any missing things that are really important to you?
Talking with mommy about what you both want can help you feel closer and have even more fun together!
| Expectation | What if not met? |
|---|---|
| Playtime and Fun: Spending time playing games, reading stories, or coloring together. | Feeling bored or lonely, with no one to play with. |
| Feeling Safe and Loved: Knowing Mom loves her no matter what and will always be there for her. | Feeling scared, alone, or unloved. |
| Cuddles and Kisses: Getting hugs, kisses, and physical affection to show she’s loved. | Feeling sad or unloved, missing physical comfort. |
| Patience and Understanding: Knowing Mom understands when she makes mistakes and helps her learn from them. | Feeling like Mom gets mad easily or punishes her harshly for mistakes. |
| Clear Rules and Limits: Knowing what’s expected of her and what the consequences are for breaking the rules. | Feeling confused or unsure what’s okay and what’s not okay. |
| Help with Needs: Getting help with things she can’t do herself, like using the potty or getting dressed. | Feeling frustrated or helpless if Mom isn’t available to assist. |
| Comfort When Upset: Having Mom there to hug her, listen to her worries, and make her feel better when she’s sad or scared. | Feeling alone or like her feelings don’t matter. |
| Sticking to Routines: Having predictable routines for bedtime, meals, and playtime. | Feeling scared or confused if routines change unexpectedly. |
| Singing and Dancing: Singing songs together, dancing around the house, and having silly fun. | Feeling like Mom is too busy or doesn’t want to be silly with her. |
| Reading Stories Before Bed: Having a story read to her every night before bed, creating a cozy bedtime routine. | Feeling scared or lonely at bedtime without a story. |
| Healthy Snacks and Meals: Having healthy and yummy food options to choose from. | Feeling hungry or frustrated if there’s nothing she likes to eat. |
| Help Exploring the World: Going on walks in the park, visiting the zoo, or discovering new places together. | Feeling bored or stuck at home, with nothing new to see or do. |
| Listening to Her Ideas: Knowing Mom listens to her thoughts and ideas, even if they’re silly. | Feeling like her ideas don’t matter or that Mom doesn’t care what she thinks. |
| Saying “Yes” Sometimes: Hearing the word “yes” sometimes, even if Mom can’t always say yes to everything. | Feeling frustrated or disappointed if Mom always says no. |
| Mommy Time, Not Chores Time: Spending quality time together that’s not focused on chores or errands. | Feeling like all they ever do together is work on things around the house. |
| Simple Explanations: Getting answers to her questions in a way she can understand. | Feeling confused or frustrated if Mom doesn’t explain things clearly. |
| Celebrating Achievements: Feeling proud of her accomplishments, big or small, and knowing Mom is proud of her too. | Feeling like her hard work and successes go unnoticed. |
| Family Time Together: Having fun as a family, playing games, or having meals together. | Feeling left out or like she’s not an important part of the family. |
| Setting a Good Example: Seeing Mom act kind, helpful, and respectful towards others. | Feeling confused if Mom doesn’t behave in a way she expects. |
| Helping Out (Age-Appropriate): Contributing with small tasks like picking up toys or putting away her clothes. | Feeling like she doesn’t need to participate, creating more work for Mom. |
| Saying Please and Thank You: Using polite phrases to show good manners. | Feeling like manners aren’t important, leading to rude behavior.pen_spark |
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