Thursday, 04 February 2010 00:00
- Ease into the Evening. Instead of walking in the door after work or errands and immediately launching into another chore, allow time and space to downshift into evening mode.
- Create a Dinner System. Rushing to get dinner on the table is a major source of evening mayhem, but a little bit of preplanning can help you power through with a minimum of stress.
- Keep the Kids Busy. All the shortcuts in the world won't help if you're constantly being interrupted, so a little creativity may be needed to get the kids out from underfoot.
- Plan Homework Time. To avoid last-minute cries of "Mom, I haven't done my homework yet," having a homework routine is a must.
- Share the Work... and a Break. Dividing tasks between you and your partner can make family time more serene for both of you.
