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Good ‘Ole Summertime with Your Kids

ByGertrude May 25, 2022May 24, 2022

A defaultless summertime Summertime can be a fun time, or it can be a chore. Having a meaningful summer with your kids does not happen by default. You have to plan if you want a successful summer. You know your schedule, your kids, and your community. Put together a plan that meshes with schedules, vacation,…

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#2 – What I’d Do Differently in Raising Kids – Structure and Schedules

ByGertrude June 13, 2018April 13, 2019

When my kids asked me what I’d do differently in raising them, this is the one I mentioned first. I hate rigidity, but I know that kids do better when they have schedules and structure. Therein was my dilemma – finding that balance. I enjoyed sleeping in during summer days, especially if I had been…