Uh, no.
We do not do well in our household if there is not some kind of structure or routine. Hello, pardon the verbal bombs here and there.
Sharing our schedule idea. I prefer blocks of time (feels less controlling to all parties involved).
Tip- I added post its to one block of time that felt like the kids were not getting it- “that expectation doesn’t exist.” (Oh yes it does, see right there. So important mom used post its!)
A little more detail- for the afternoon block, I have 6 items
- contribute (check the TO DO LIST)
- care (this is bigger than you; who can you help in our neighborhood or community
- fitness (exercise; what are your goals)
- fresh air (you can still stay home and step outside; breathe in some fresh air)
- family (do something as a family; I have a post of ideas)
Another tip. How our chores work is the kids have daily chores that literally last two to three minutes (like dog water bowl, take trash out). That gets done within the first hour of them getting up.
What about additional stuff that we do not normally do every week; the bigger stuff? I originally started with making a checklist of chores. But I switched that to putting those chores individually on post its and the littles (teens here so not so little) can walk up and pick there own chore to do. Hoping it helps with the gripes and gives them some control. (Eye roll. My eye roll. Why? Wish it was more perfect. Their attitude, not the system. Not sure how imperfect the system is as for now- it works! Hmm, so I take that back. Not looking for perfection. Just looking to make it a little bit easier.)
Good luck friends! xo
