coun·ter·in·tu·i·tive Pronunciation: \-in-ˈtü-ə-tiv, -ˈtyü-\ : contrary to what one would intuitively expect
Everybody looks to January 1st as the time to initiate change. I disagree. January’s not the time start something new; it’s time to get back to the three Rs of parenting: routines, routines, routines.
Yep, time to focus, once again, on our family routines, our priorities, our agendas; the elements that make our households run smoothly…or something close to that.
December, for many of us, was Party Central. ‘Twas a delightful time of celebration while…our schedules went all to pieces. Right?
Okay, some of you held strong and fast to your family routines, and didn’t budge an inch. You’re golden right about now. For those of us who threw caution (and our family schedules) to the wind…well, we’ve got some catching up to do.
So, come January, our children need a little prodding, some gentle reminders about what’s expected of them throughout the day. It’s a time to return to all those wonderful routines we’ve established (but absentmindedly forgot over the holidays): bath-time, bed-time, home-work time, meal times, and of course, chores!
After getting your family back on track, you’ll be in a better position to not only think about something new, but to actually make it happen.
