I've been quite apprehensive about having to explain our not-so typical family set up to Krissy, especially since she's entering pre-school this June. Krissy's in the stage when she would ask about 150 Why Questions a day, often, starting at the moment she opens her eyes. It gets tiring at times yet, I cannot really give an unthought of answer for the consequence will be more questions that seem to test my consistency.
Anyway, my apprehension has caused me to seek advice whenever I get into mommy talk with some older colleagues and friends. One of the nicest explanations I've heard was for me to tell my daughter that not all families are the same. There are those with both moms and dads, those with just a mom and a pair of grandparents and so on.
However, I feel the need to come up with a medium that will best illustrate this explanation to a 3-year old. I thought of coming up with an alternative storybook. But then I do not have much time on my hand to make the drawings, though, I have the storyline plotted in my head :p
Then came one afternoon when one of our volunteer storytellers, Ms. Wennie, suggested that I look for a certain Barney DVD: Everyone is Special. The first part, My Family and Me, talks about the different kinds of families. It gave a very simple illustration of families, which I'm pleased with as I do not want to bring much hype to my state, at least in Krissy's perspective. In the end, Barney said that everyone who cares about us is considered a part of our family.
Meanwhile, those who are expecting another child may also find this DVD useful as the second part is about having siblings and families growing and changing.
I bought the DVD on sale at O Music Greenbelt 1. But for those who like to shop online, click here to purchase from Amazon.
Anyway, my apprehension has caused me to seek advice whenever I get into mommy talk with some older colleagues and friends. One of the nicest explanations I've heard was for me to tell my daughter that not all families are the same. There are those with both moms and dads, those with just a mom and a pair of grandparents and so on.
However, I feel the need to come up with a medium that will best illustrate this explanation to a 3-year old. I thought of coming up with an alternative storybook. But then I do not have much time on my hand to make the drawings, though, I have the storyline plotted in my head :p
Then came one afternoon when one of our volunteer storytellers, Ms. Wennie, suggested that I look for a certain Barney DVD: Everyone is Special. The first part, My Family and Me, talks about the different kinds of families. It gave a very simple illustration of families, which I'm pleased with as I do not want to bring much hype to my state, at least in Krissy's perspective. In the end, Barney said that everyone who cares about us is considered a part of our family.
Meanwhile, those who are expecting another child may also find this DVD useful as the second part is about having siblings and families growing and changing.
I bought the DVD on sale at O Music Greenbelt 1. But for those who like to shop online, click here to purchase from Amazon.
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