If you know me, you know I like lists. The holidays are especially list worthy. Lists of errands, gifts to…
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Chores or service opportunities?
Which sounds better to you – a household task or a chance to help? When I think of chore I…
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Jurisdictions
“Time to pick up jurisdictions,” I call. There is honestly no way I could possibly follow behind five children and…
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Ready, set, go!
The habit of being ready Here they come. Piling loudly through the church door. One child’s ankles are neglected –…
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Preschoolers as part of the action
With holidays coming up there will be a bunch of action in the kitchen. So how do you allow preschoolers…
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mad sad glad
Mad sad glad is a little game we play at supper time once or twice a week. It’s a gem…
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Papers, stacks and hole punches
I’m so glad Kendra gave us permission to discuss emerging habits in her A Morning Routine part three. Especially since…
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Shhh. It’s Quiet Time.
When our eldest outgrew her nap I struggled with losing that quiet time for myself. I needed it! The three-month-old…
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What about the little ones? Morning Room Time
Here is the question I get most often: What do you do with the little ones while you school? What…
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Celebrate every day
Why not find something to celebrate every day? A lost tooth, an extra measure of kindness, diligence in school work…
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Habit of family journaling
Often I longed to… write down that cute something a child said… trace around a pudgy little hand… mark a…
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Dating your husband
What are the benefits? Let me count the ways… Your relationship as husband and wife stays a priority Your children…
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