023 The Fast Food Rule

Last week’s recap:

• The summer chore chart is still a success around here
• Philip and I celebrated our 10-year anniversary and had a quick getaway to Palm Springs
• I’m 20 years late to the Harry Potter party. I need your opinion: Should I read the other books on paper or listen to the audio versions? Weigh in! Also, which house do you think the Sorting Hat would put me in? (Marriage tip: Don’t tell your husband would be a Slytherin!)

The Fast Food Rule:

• We learned about the “Fast Food Rule” from a parenting book, but we use it to strengthen our communication in marriage! We shared how it works in the hopes that it will help your marriage communication, too.
• The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the Block by Dr. Harvey Karp
• Use the ‘Fast-Food Rule’ to Get Through to Your Upset Kid (Dr. Karp’s blog)
• Parenthood, “I Hear You, I See You”
• Parks and Recreation, “Farmers Market”

Audiobooks and Read-Aloud Time:

• The Henry Huggins Audio Collection (some books narrated by Neil Patrick Harris!)
• Plus Plus building pieces – our kids’ favorite activity during read-aloud time

Questions for YOU:

• How’s your summer going? What are your summer hacks?
• What are your favorite audiobooks (for children or yourself)?

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