June 2023

Stories from Pack Your Patience

June 29, 2023

Effective Family Meetings: Tips for Success

Family Meetings: How We Make Them Fun, Functional, and Full of Snacks If you’re hosting family meetings (or thinking about starting), here’s a simple tip that will save your sanity and prevent future sibling showdowns: Write down what was discussed. Having a record means no more “But you said I could go to Grandma’s with…

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June 29, 2023

How Family Meetings Strengthen Family Bonds

Here's one meeting that benefits from not being an email. Family meetings might sound a little “corporate” at first, but don’t let that scare you off—they’re actually one of the best low-key parenting tools I’ve ever used. Here’s why: She takes her role as Snack Maker seriously. ✏️ They give everyone a voice.Kids, grownups, and…

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