We’re officially one month into summer. The excitement has mellowed. The novelty of “no school!” has worn off. The days are long, and we’ve tested the rhythm of our summer to-do system. So how’s it going? Pretty well. And also, not exactly as planned. That’s the truth about systems with kids. They’re fluid, tested by […]
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There’s something almost sacred about summer when you’re a kid. The long, sun-drenched days. The slower mornings. The smell of sunscreen and popsicles and cut grass. It’s the season where time expands and life loosens its grip. But if you’re a parent, you know that after a few blissful weeks, all that unstructured time can
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Embrace the arrival of Spring along with the rainy days it brings! As the adage goes, “April showers bring May flowers…” When gray clouds loom and raindrops fall, the fun doesn’t have to come to a halt. With a bit of foresight, you can transform the dreary weather into a day full of joy, imagination,
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It’s time to implement a new kids chore chart. The dream: this will create a perfect cleaning system. The kids will willingly contribute to household tasks, completing chores flawlessly on the first attempt, no need for reminders or harping, be a completely fair system, and foster a living environment of peace and harmony. In reality
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