All of the jobs that need to be done in the house are written out on a notecard. All of the tools necessary to complete each task are gathered. Children and parents choose an appropriate number of task from the cards displayed on a table in the morning. After completing the job, the child signs and dates the card. Mom or dad supervises and helps as needed.
Pleasant music fills the air as everyone works.
Everyone takes a break in mid-morning for a snack. Many families set aside an afternoon every weekend as a special time when the entiure family does something together that everyone enjoys. It might be bike riding, swimming, ice skating, walking beside the ocean, canoing. This may mean some meals that appeal to younger appetites, but usually is fun for everyone. Family Meetings Set aside time once a week to meet as a family to formally review how the week has gone, discuss plans for the week ahead, and work on any problems in family relationships.