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Baby’s first year · Chapter 2

Week 18

Making planning work visible

Planning, remembering and checking supplies are work too. Share these steps as well as the visible task at the end. Instead of naming someone as a helper, agree who will notice, plan and complete one responsibility from start to finish.

A parent supports a baby while a grandmother shares a picture book.Family life

READ. REFLECT. PREPARE.

Making planning work visible

Planning, remembering and checking supplies are work too. Share these steps as well as the visible task at the end. Instead of naming someone as a helper, agree who will notice, plan and complete one responsibility from start to finish.

Baby development and health

Reviewed development information for this week is being prepared. Explore the practical ideas and reading below in the meantime.

A little preparation

Two small things to try

  1. List the planning steps behind one chore.

  2. Assign complete ownership of that chore.

Optional ideas for everyday family life. Choose what works for you.

Useful reading

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