Lately I have had a great run of jobs in childcare centres, schools and parties and it really has made my heart smile to see how beautiful the children's behaviour is at the moment. A lot of the time, the parents aren't present while I'm interacting with their children as they are socialising with other parents from their school/childcare centre/playgroup etc. and some of the things that happen may just surprise you.

• When you are not there, you're children DO remember the manners you have taught them- I get so many UNPROMPTED "pleases" and "thankyou's" and "excuse me Sparkles" haha I love that
• When you are not there, your child is sharing and taking turns- they even OFFER to share with others and let others take their turn first
• When you are not there, your child looks after children who are younger than them and often show the most beautiful caring and nurturing behaviour towards others.
• When you are not there I tell the kids that I like to make balloons for the tiny kids first (it seems longer to wait when you're little), the children will often point out little people that might like a balloon and EVEN GIVE A SMALLER CHILD THEIR OWN PRIZED BALLOON AND SAY "IT SEEMS LONGER TO WAIT FOR YOU"
• When you are not there your child is offering to help others- especially if your child can do something that another child can't eg. a child that helps another child with a spinning plate because they have just been shown how to do it.
• When you are not there, your child goes out of their way to make a birthday child feel special by letting the birthday child guide their play.
• When you are not there, you child respects the house/centre/school that belongs to someone else- they even remind others of 'house' or 'school rules' such as "remember you're not allowed in that room" or "we don't touch that"

These are just a few examples and probably demonstrate why I love kids so much. Of course not all children at every event are like this, but more often than not, they are. You all are bringing up the nicest little people and although you are more likely to be told when they need some guidance, I just wanted you to know that most parents are doing a great job and even when your children are really excited with me, their behaviour really is to be commended most of the time and I think that sometimes people forget to let you know. My advice is- next time you see a child behaving in a way that their parents would be proud of....let the parent know. It's just as important for the beautiful behaviour to be acknowledged!