12 things to do when you are tired and burnt out and the kids are about #140
When you’re tired and burnt out it’s hard. It seems even harder when you have kids about. Yep I feel that too. This time of year and during the busy festive season are two points where we all feel tiredness.
Today I’m sharing 12 things to do when you are tired and burnt out and the kids are about
I hope you enjoy listening to the show below and sharing with your friends.
In the links below you’ll find some discussion questions to take away and talk with your spouse, partner, friends and family. It’s not until you talk about play that you find allies in your area and fellowship in numbers.
In the comments, share ONE thing you do when you’re tired and feel burnt out and the kids are around?
Create a Simple Summer Rhythm #139
Is this summer going to be like the last?
It’s easy to just grab someone else’s idea of what makes a good summer with our kids.
Borrow a little bit of curriculum here and a dash of downtime there, a whole bucketful of outdoor time here and a sprinkling of screens there.
Unfortunately though we need a better recipe for our family since we’re all a little picky about what’s a simple summer. The good news is instead of following someone else’s blueprint you can easily make your own with your family in mind.
Today I’m sharing 8 steps to creating a simple summer rhythm for your family. I hope you enjoy listening to the show below and sharing with your friends.
In the links below you’ll find some discussion questions to take away and talk with your spouse, partner, friends and family. It’s not until you talk about play that you find allies in your area and fellowship in numbers.
In the comments, share ONE thing you’re not doing this time as you create your simple summer rhythm
Real service opportunities for the kids #138
Where do children get a heart for service and sharing?
We may try as parents and educators to teach sharing and service but the kids learn so much more when they do… I know your next question….how can we get our young children to do service opportunities when my local soup kitchen says no?
Well you’re in for a treat. Today listen to our interview with Meredith Alexander of Milkandbookies.org. We’re talking about how we can get our young children the under 5s active in service opportunities so they can be just like their big brothers or sisters.
In the links below you’ll find some discussion questions to take away and talk with your spouse, partner, friends and family. It’s not until you talk about play that you find allies in your area and fellowship in numbers. In the comments, share your experiences of service opportunities you’ve seen, done or would love to do as a family?
