19 Back to School Tips From the Pros

Involve Them in Meal Planning

The nightmare of dinners (when everyone is on the fly) becomes easier with menu planning. On Sunday we plan the weekly menu, each child gets to pick one night where they decide the menu, and (ideally, activities permitting) they help me cook that night. The inevitable complaining is kept to a minimum! - Deanna Regan, Vancouver SavvyScribe