Comments on: Setting up summer routines for kids http://overcomingbusy.com/2009/06/03/setting-up-summer-routines-for-kids/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:11:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Ang @ The Creative Mama http://overcomingbusy.com/2009/06/03/setting-up-summer-routines-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-415 Ang @ The Creative Mama Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:51:08 +0000 http://overcomingbusy.com/?p=337#comment-415 This is a great topic Marci and I think you know what my little guy is up to. We are big advocates of routine here, but are also flexible with it - on an as needed basis. From the time my boys were a few months old they put themselves on a schedule that happened to work for all of us, and we have been so thrilled to see it move into toddlerhood and evolve as necessary. Great reminder about a summer routine! Thanks also for linking up! :) This is a great topic Marci and I think you know what my little guy is up to. We are big advocates of routine here, but are also flexible with it – on an as needed basis. From the time my boys were a few months old they put themselves on a schedule that happened to work for all of us, and we have been so thrilled to see it move into toddlerhood and evolve as necessary.

Great reminder about a summer routine! Thanks also for linking up! :)

]]> By: Abbie http://overcomingbusy.com/2009/06/03/setting-up-summer-routines-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-386 Abbie Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:03:53 +0000 http://overcomingbusy.com/?p=337#comment-386 Marci, I had to smile when I read this. I love this "preview" of what my family's summers will be like in a few years. My children are a bit young for assigned chores (one can't walk yet) but I do get them to help me when I am doing chores. Next week my son is starting pre-school summer session and for the first time ever we are going to need a set schedule. I am definitely going to use your tips and write down a paper schedule to keep on track! Thanks! Abbie Marci,
I had to smile when I read this. I love this “preview” of what my family’s summers will be like in a few years. My children are a bit young for assigned chores (one can’t walk yet) but I do get them to help me when I am doing chores. Next week my son is starting pre-school summer session and for the first time ever we are going to need a set schedule. I am definitely going to use your tips and write down a paper schedule to keep on track! Thanks!
Abbie

]]> By: Erika http://overcomingbusy.com/2009/06/03/setting-up-summer-routines-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-377 Erika Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:17:15 +0000 http://overcomingbusy.com/?p=337#comment-377 Hmmm, I came, I read and I left yesterday. I'm sorry but this is all above my head. I can't say my kids have a scheduled routine...there I said it! WooHoo! I was ashamed to say it but I did! Okay, they do have chores, they clean the kitchen at night, clean the bathroom, straighten up the living room, fold their laundry and put it away. That's what they do right now and like Chele they get no allowance. Right now, I feel they need to learn the responsibility of living in a family and what that means. Anytime they go somewhere they are given anything they need to go but with only one parent working...they have to contribute because that's part of being in a family. I think it's awesome that you are so efficient...I'm not. I basically breeze through life but I think the Lord has led me to your blog for a reason, to teach me the other way! PS. I think my blog is longer than Chele's! LOL (Sorry bout that) Hmmm, I came, I read and I left yesterday. I’m sorry but this is all above my head. I can’t say my kids have a scheduled routine…there I said it! WooHoo! I was ashamed to say it but I did! Okay, they do have chores, they clean the kitchen at night, clean the bathroom, straighten up the living room, fold their laundry and put it away. That’s what they do right now and like Chele they get no allowance. Right now, I feel they need to learn the responsibility of living in a family and what that means. Anytime they go somewhere they are given anything they need to go but with only one parent working…they have to contribute because that’s part of being in a family.

I think it’s awesome that you are so efficient…I’m not. I basically breeze through life but I think the Lord has led me to your blog for a reason, to teach me the other way!

PS. I think my blog is longer than Chele’s! LOL (Sorry bout that)

]]> By: Chele http://overcomingbusy.com/2009/06/03/setting-up-summer-routines-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-374 Chele Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:48:18 +0000 http://overcomingbusy.com/?p=337#comment-374 Okay some Mom's are going to think this is harsh but we don't reward them other than good job, etc. We just don't have the money for allowances. Also, our philosophy is that they need to learn it is a responsibility (a must) not to get a monetary thing in return. We were both brought up that way! Although, if we feel a reward is in need...they get a snack (something they don't get daily is sweets) or something fun we will do (i.e. movie, play a game, those kinds of things). My oldest two are 11 and 13. They have a lot more to do. Like, taking the trash out, putting dishes away, dusting. Don't get me wrong, I usually have to go behind them with everything. My 13 year old mows the lawn. For our 6 year old. She takes the laundry basket when full to the laundry room. Cleans her own room. Makes her bed. Things easier for her. As for the 3 year old. Really the only thing so far has been to clean up his toys. It all has worked for us so far. I will be adding more this summer too. Sorry I wrote my own blog here! You asked!!! LOL. Can't wait to see what you come up with!! Okay some Mom’s are going to think this is harsh but we don’t reward them other than good job, etc. We just don’t have the money for allowances. Also, our philosophy is that they need to learn it is a responsibility (a must) not to get a monetary thing in return. We were both brought up that way! Although, if we feel a reward is in need…they get a snack (something they don’t get daily is sweets) or something fun we will do (i.e. movie, play a game, those kinds of things). My oldest two are 11 and 13. They have a lot more to do. Like, taking the trash out, putting dishes away, dusting. Don’t get me wrong, I usually have to go behind them with everything. My 13 year old mows the lawn. For our 6 year old. She takes the laundry basket when full to the laundry room. Cleans her own room. Makes her bed. Things easier for her. As for the 3 year old. Really the only thing so far has been to clean up his toys. It all has worked for us so far. I will be adding more this summer too. Sorry I wrote my own blog here! You asked!!! LOL. Can’t wait to see what you come up with!!

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