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Family Meeting Idea
I started reading The Secrets of Happy Families. So far I’m enjoying it!One of the first ideas is about a weekly family meeting. The idea is really simple and common (it also comes up in the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families). The family gets together and discusses a set of things, such as:- What things went welling our family this week?
- What things could we improve in our family?
- What things will you commit to working on this week?
I don’t think we are quite ready for this weekly ritual yet, although I love the idea of it. Tate is only four right now. I think… Read More -
Ideas for Holiday Gifts: 4 and 6 Year-Old Children
The holidays feel like they are upon us (despite the fact that we are still swimming all the time)!For Christmas and birthdays, our families typically like to have a list of things that the boys might be interested in. I thought I would share our list in case anyone else is looking for ideas for their own children!6 year-old- Flag football set: This one is actually so the whole family can play together when we gather at the beach for Thanksgiving with my family in Florida.
- Charades for kids: Looks like a fun family game!
- Sit scooter: Remember those things we used to sit on and
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Book Recommendation: First Light
I’ve been reading more about climate change lately (which is definitely contributing to my anxiety about the state of the world). In my search for materials, I came across a great YA fiction book called First Light by Rebecca Stead. If you’re looking for something quick and easy, I highly recommend it! (It’s not nearly as depressing as reading about climate change…)
