Zen Chores 09/29/2011
 One bowl + 20 little jobs that are regularly in need of doing, printed on strips of paper.  Everyday the child picks two and, from those, chooses* one chore to complete. *Adding the element of choice mitigates a power struggle. Add Comment Emergency Car Bars 09/08/2011
As the school year kicks into high gear, it seems we are constantly on the go. Often times this means we are near starvation after soccer practice.  To rescue famished passengers, keep a box of granola bars (without chocolate) in the trunk of your car for emergencies. The trick is to keep them in the waaay back, or expect that these will be eaten too quickly. After all, if it isn't worth pulling over for, it's not a hunger emergency.  You won't believe how many hunger-induced meltdowns you'll avoid! | Author Julie Rasmussen, ArchivesSeptember 2011 CategoriesAll |
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