Parent's Guide to Christopher Robin

“Doing nothing, often leads to the very best something.”

This statement seems so contrary to what we believe in this day and age, yet it’s a powerful statement in Christopher Robin.

When I grew up I didn’t spend much time in structured activities. Oh, there was a year I played softball, or the months I took ballet, but as a kid my time was spent in and around our home, playing. Using my imagination. Doing nothing.

Doing nothing. It’s what I believe (and the experts often weight in about) fosters creative ideas, imagination, problem solving skills, and more. It’s one reason my own daughter’s schedule has never been packed with formal activities. I find that she has learned so much through play. And still does.

Though the movie seems to have Pooh needing Christopher Robin’s help initially, I think most of us will clearly see that it is Christopher Robin who ultimately needs Pooh’s help to realize (and put into practice) just what is important in life. Something that I think will resonate with so many of us parents.

Christopher Robin is a great reminder to us as parents. Time is fleeting – something that has hit home recently as another birthday has gone by.