This month we’ve been focusing the most on learning to do things to make themselves more independent. Opening applesauce cups, squeezers, drink pouches, candy or snack packets, zipping coats, folding and putting away laundry, etc. While they don’t often get the individual packaging, the times when they do is when we’re already stressed, on the … [Read more…]
We’ve been working with the kids on all things ‘life skills’– what skills do they need for their stage in life RIGHT NOW and that will be useful in the future? Because the kids range in age from newborn to 7, there’s always a new stage to focus on and new skill to be learned. … [Read more…]
This week we took Monday off because the kids spent time with their grandparents this weekend. As adults, we were responsible and took care of the zillions of chores that are impossible to get to when we have all 4 kids being loud at the same time. We hung some shelves which helps to 1. … [Read more…]
This month we plan to focus our efforts on learning about responsibility, safety, citizenship, life skills, etc. After February’s focus on all things holiday (with a little money thrown in), it’s time to center ourselves back to being helpful family members. It’s become all for mom to do, and with all the kids home all … [Read more…]