I liked having my daughter do chores with me. She had less time and energy to get into something she shouldn’t. With a few age-appropriate rules (“only mommy can wash the sharp knives”), it’s not so bad.

She is older, and does an adequate job without supervision most of the time. I’ve been giving her some tips every now and then to help her grow from “adequate” to “really good.”

The article is right, though. It can take a LOT longer to get anything done, but I feel like it has paid off so far.

I’ve definitely had to “re-wire” myself. The phone is too convenient to pick up! I have some hobbies that I have gotten back into, like reading and drawing.

My child is maturing enough so I can get more into my more involved hobbies, like woodworking. (I considered picking up 3D printing or sewing, but one step at a time lol.)

Mine was born about 10 pounds. She is now smaller than average as a middle schooler, but all around healthy. Didn’t have any obesity issues thus far.