Posted by Julie Signore on July 27, 1998 at 20:30:30:
In Reply to: Help! big house, 5 children , too much! posted by Rhonda on July 24, 1998 at 07:11:20:
: We have a very large house, 5 children, work alot but am usually home when the children are, ages 8-17. We seem to be losing control. The house is always messy with a once a week occasional clean look! I do think we have a clutter problem, and just plain dirt problem. I insist they take their shoes off but it still looks dirty all the time to me. Where do I start?
: It seems everyone's lives became extremely busy and the house just got forgotten. I really miss the coming home to a clean home to relax. Now we tend to eat out alot, because the kitchen is dirty, no one is home or whatever. How do I get through these next 5-10 busy years? I hate to give up and just hire a housekeeper, I think the kids need to help more, but I'm so tired of fighting it too. HHHHEEEEEELLLLLPPPP!!!! :)
Aloha Rhonda!
First of all take a DEEP breath!! Panic won't help you get to the core of this very common issue plagued by many families.
#1. Have you checked out the area for "Family Schedules" in the website?
#2. Have you read this months newsletter ? (devoted to family issues)
How old are your kids? Anyone 3 7 above is capable of helping out in *some* capacity -- no one in the family team is immune :)
Check out the 2 areas above -- I am *sure* you will get some good tips to start you on your way:) If you need further coaching on running a family meeting -- leave me a post here -- the system described REALLY works!! :)
There *is hope* please don't throw the towel in -- yet! You *deserve* a peaceful home to return to at the end of each day, yet this cannot be accomplished alone -- that is why the process is described as a "family team" ...
Looking forward to your further responses :)
Much Aloha,
Julie Signore -CEO
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