jenbrdsly Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 What are your favorite tricks for helping everyone in your family get along, and for keeping the household running smoothly? I'm looking for creative ideas to try when your kids are driving you crazy. Last week I did this thing with paperclips that turned out pretty cool. So what are some other novel ideas beyond the standard "read this book about parenting that will change your life" advice. Any suggestions? Spin a chore wheel? Personal baskets for clutter? I'll take it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 My favorite is hide-and-seek. Well, really it's more like "hide." I send everyone to hide, but the "seek" part...well, let's just say I'm not necessarily sure I want to find any of the rotten little boogers anyway. :p Read-alouds work well too. I tell everyone to get drawing supplies or building toys, and I read for an hour. That seems to settle the boys on cranky bickery days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Occasionally Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 The paperclip idea is pretty neat. I'm a little afraid to try it, though :001_unsure: But what do I have to lose? I'm either horrified into being diligent about more positive interactions, or I'm pleasantly surprised at how wonderful a mother I am :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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