5 Reasons to Enroll Your Child in a Class

I remember the first time that I enrolled my daughter in a mommy and me class. It was shortly after we moved to the city from Florida and I thought that it was a great idea for both of us to get involved. She was nearly nine months old and other than her daycare that she attended in Florida, she had never been exposed to a formal class setting with other babies her age. Now, three years later, I continue to see the benefits of enrolling her in that class. It was the gateway to so many wonderful opportunities for her to learn and grow. There are several reasons to enroll your child in a class, no matter what the age. Here are a few reasons why:

1. Social Interaction-With a class full of other children the same age, it’s a great time for your child to interact with others. They will learn how to get along with others, share, and even develop amazing friendships. My daughter met a little boy at her first class at age nine months and they have continued their friendship over three years.

2. Independence-Enrolling your child in a class is a great way to help them gain some independence. Even if you are interested in taking a mommy and me class, there are still moments when you have the opportunity to sit back and watch them interact with others. It really helps when they get older and are in drop-off classes. It helps them look forward to those classes rather than have separation anxiety.

3. You Meet Other Moms With Children The Same Age-These classes are a great way for you to meet other moms. Some of my best friends are the moms that I met while taking my daughter to a class. The best part is that they have kids that are the same age as her and enjoy playing together. This makes for great playdates that can also give you some one-on-one adult time with a friend.

4. Bonding Experience-One of my favorite things about taking my daughter to a class was getting to spend that time with her uninterrupted. It was an hour for us to focus on one another and focus on my daughter having fun. As she got older, we would spend our time talking about the class later in the day and her mentioning her favorite parts. It became something that we shared and loved to talk about. We could bond both inside and outside the classroom.

5. Express Creativity-Whether you enroll your child in art, music, or soccer, they are able to express their creativity. This will help them outside of the classroom and as they get older.


Courtesy: Lauren Jimeson