New Routine
I listened to a podcast about shaking things up. This decade is going to be different than the last. With the kids I want to instill several ideas. My approach will be different than in the past. I have learned some things that work better.
I see other parents doing some innovative tactics to help their kids become more responsible. She gave them all titles and pays them an allowance for completing their jobs. I don’t believe in allowances. I think it is cool to give them titles and write a little job description.
Kids need to know what the boundaries are. Having a description of what you want them to do is a great idea. Techers have been doing that forever. When I subbed in a classroom, the kids knew exactly where everything was at and what the teacher expected from them. If you deviated from that routine, it threw them off.
I do know that kids do need a routine in order to feel safe. The advice I got to shake things up made me happy. I think even kids need a little variety. Instead of the same thing on Tuesdays, maybe make a different meal. I am planning on changing things up. However, the basic structure will be there for my kids. I am going to take care of me. I know if I am healthy and happy, then my kids will be healthy and happy.