I have DD finishing 3rd and turning 9 on the 15th, partway through Bigger, and teaching her some independence and how to use the guide in prep for Preparing and since she's entering 4th grade (eek! happened so fast!). I have DS6.5 finishing K, just getting into LHFHG. And DS3.5 (4 in Sept), a few units into LHTH. Then I have a 6.5 month old son as well. I do not include times on my schedule, but made it more of a routine or order of events. If I get off track by a few minutes on a schedule, then it ruins my whole day and I get SO stressed! So, this just works better. I also made a second file that are cards I will laminate or either cut into individual cards, or leave as a whole sheet laminated on the wall for DD to check off. The 2nd pagee of this file is each persons after-meal time duties. You'll see "Room Rescue" scheduled in...that is my new word for "quick clean" or "10 second tidy" (from "Big Comfy Couch" kid show) b/c we need more of a rescue effort. Ha!

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