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Reader Advice: What Works for You

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The following post is by editor Kara Fleck. Over the past month, we’ve been talking about rhythms and routines here at Simple Kids.  I hope you’ve enjoyed this series and been able to take some things away from it that will help enrich the lives of you and your kids. I know I have personally [...]

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Spring Cleaning Children’s Spaces: Simple Stategies for Tackling the Toys

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If you’ve been following along with Simple Mom’s Project Simplify, then you know that this week Tsh has had us working on our kids’ closets and toys. All three of my children are out-growing things, and we’re preparing to welcome our new baby at the end of this Summer, so this has been perfect timing [...]

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Creating Realistic Routines for Your Family

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The following is by editor Kara Fleck. All this month we’ve been discussing rhythm and routines here at Simple Kids. Creating a family routine from scratch, adding new elements to an established routine, or altering schedules when life situations change can be a bit intimidating for some of us. As I hope the  contributors and [...]

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Evening Tasks For an Easier Morning

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The following is by editor Kara Fleck. On Monday, I mentioned to you that one of the ways I help to make life a little easier on myself and our mornings flow smoother is by preparing for them the night before. I have found that a morning routine helps to set the tone for the [...]

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20 Small Steps Toward an Easier Day – Fifteen Minutes at a Time

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The following is by editor Kara Fleck. I hope you have been enjoying our month long theme of rhythm and routines as much as I have.  The discussions and questions that have come up in the comments have been very thought-provoking.  I thank you for your feedback, especially the way you’ve been responding to each [...]

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