Recently, an article I wrote for Parent.co struck a chord with readers the world over. The post – The Two Words That Can Transform Your Parenting – hinged on the idea that our everyday routines are, in fact, privileges. The two words the headline refers to are “get to,” indicating that our chores are actually opportunities. Like the article says, “The very fact that we have beds to make, laundry to tackle, lunches to pack, and dinners to serve is a privilege that millions don’t have. Our normal is someone else’s dream. The fact that we are doing most of this for people we love is the biggest “get to” of all.”

Thousands shared and liked the post on social media. But there may be more we can do. Rather than stop at acknowledging that our normal is someone else’s dream, we can take a few simple steps to make a difference right where we are.

Read more here…

https://www.parent.co/five-ways-make-summer-count/