I am, in a word, nosy.
It's why I love blogs so much. I get a glimpse into someone else's world. It's also why I loved baby-sitting as a teenager and nannying as an adult. I love the glimpse it gave me into other people's lives. In lieu of hanging out in your yard and watching your family through the living room window (that got creepy real quick, didn't it?) I want to ask you some questions. I want to pick your brains people!
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What time do you (the grown up) go to bed?
What time do your kids go to bed?
What does your children's bedtime routine look like?
How do you go to sleep? What's your routine? How do you make yourself go to bed? (Like instead of watching a fifth episode of Worst Cooks in America...)
Do you pay your kids allowance?
If so, what's your system and how much do they get at each age?
What chores do your kids do?
At what age did they start doing those chores?
What consequences do you find work best for your kids?
(ie timeouts? writing sentences? losing toys/privileges?)
What do you find works with your kids to encourage siblings getting along?
And lastly,
What advice would you offer to new mom/mom to a new baby?
What lessons did you learn after giving birth/bringing home baby that you wish you'd known then?
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Please, please, please, leave me a comment. Answer one or all of these and help me explore some different ways of doing things. If it feels too personal, or your answer gets too long, email (rcunningham18@hotmail.com) or message me! These questions (especially the ones about bedtime) have been stewing in my brain for months and I'm dying to know what works for you all!
Thank you in advance!
Thank you in advance!
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