I have a tricky problem I am trying to solve.
I am seeing a serious lack of just joyful getting along and play in our household this summer. This is our first year in a neighborhood (vs. in the country) so the kids are inside more than ever before, so I have been wondering if they just need more fresh air and excercise? It seems like they are all on each others’ nerves and I can’t seem to get the ‘smooth and easy days’ vibe back!
It isn’t that anyone is outright disobedient, but there are constant jabs and frictions. It is almost like certain activities or times of day (breakfast, riding in the car) spark immediate rudeness and attitude problems.
And then that creates tension in my husband and myself, and that moves down to the kids, and it seems like a cycle. I am not real sure how we got here, but I am wondering if anyone has gone through this before and how to solve it?
Any book suggestions, thoughts, etc. are appreciated!