The Editor's Desk - From Beneath the Clutter

Phew! Back from BlogWorld Expo 2008! I had quite the hectic weekend, and it's a good thing I'm not any further along in my pregnancy than I am. It was plenty exhausting as it was.

Of course, it's good to be home again. The experience was a lot of fun and I learned a lot. The kids were glad to be home, although they had a ton of fun spending the weekend with my mother.

Now I just have to get back into my routine at home again.

Feature Article
Children, Household Chores and the Value of Contracts

An important part of implementing a household chore system is creating a formal agreement, commonly called a contract, for every member of the household. A contract defines the parent's expectations and provides direction and parameters for the children. A contract can be a general form explaining household rules or a complex detailing of chore responsibilities for a specific person. For households with teenagers or even adults who shirk their responsibilities around the home, contracts can help pave the way to a new, orderly household in where everyone formally agrees to carry their own weight.

Come read the rest at http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2008/092308.php

See you next week!

Stephanie