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 The TV Alternative List 08/18/2011
 For the near daily dilemma of what else can keep them busy--this little list provides ideas and activities at that critical moment--when your brain is busy trying to plan dinner.  Ask your child to help brainstorm a list of fun things they like to do at a time when you are both feeling more resourceful. Then print it out and keep it right next to the remotes.  I also have a reusable TV time card and mark off screen time (in 30 minute increments) as she uses it. This allows her to visually see her limited quantity of time AND I can cross out boxes of time for bad behavior. At the end of the week I dab a little hand sanitizer on a cotton ball and erase the sharpie marks like magic! Explorer pack 08/04/2011
 Next time you head out camping, or even just a walk through a wooded park, pack a little bag to spark your child’s sense of adventure.  A plastic magnifying glass, a bag for collecting bits of nature, binoculars, and a field guide are all good additions. Throw in the bug spray, Band-Aids, and “emergency” granola bars--just in case.  Then let your little trail blazer lead the way. Get your own damn band-aid! 04/13/2011
 It seems just when you finally catch a breather someone is shouting, "MOM, I NEED A BAND-AID"!  Today's Solution: A magnetic locker box filled with Band-aids and Neosporin, kept conveniently on the fridge.  Nothing feels better than self-sufficiency! | Author Julie Rasmussen, ArchivesSeptember 2011 CategoriesAll |
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