How to Respect Your Grandparents' Rules at Their House

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Have the sleeping arrangements all planned and everything ready for the kids to move in.

   It also eliminates the dozens of glasses you end up washing! Make space in the refrigerator to accommodate the bottles, and clean and refill them every morning. , Breakfast, bath time, and sleep time must always be on schedule.
   
   This adds to the kids feeling safe. , Children want to be heard some times. , Granny may stay in a small home, which can be hazardous for little people running full speed. , We always take nice photo's of the kids, have a funny face photo session for a change, and join in the fun! ,, No longer than five minutes, and make sure they understand the reason why, as well as what the correct behavior should be. , They can take turns to lay the table, and clear the dishes.
   
   They can even help you pack a fruit and snack plate! , They love to play with empty canisters, boxes etc.
   
   Just be sure any dangerous objects have been removed. , Then relax and have fun, enjoy the little visitors.
   
   They are your most precious possession. , When they are gone, you have all day to tidy your home again.
   
   This does not mean they should be allowed to mess and be filthy.
   
   Roll up your expensive carpet, and have the bare floor
   - easier to clean anyway. , Expect of each visitor to keep her/is own space clean and tidy.
   
   After bedtime, run through and clear the loose stuff.
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   Step 2: Pre-Plan the menu around their favorite meals.

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   Step 3: Get a water bottle for each child and fill with water or juice

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   Step 4:   this way you cut on soda

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   Step 5: s  and the kids can drink whenever they are thirsty.

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   Step 6: Stick to a routine.

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   Step 7: Listen to them when they talk!

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   Step 8: No running and shouting in the house.

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   Step 9: Have games available to play on a rainy or cold day.

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    Step 10: Talk soft and calmly

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    Step 11: even if your  precious vase has just been broken!

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    Step 12: Make use of solitary detention to calm an overexcited or punitive child.

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    Step 13: Get the kids to help you prepare supper.

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    Step 14: Have enough toys to keep toddlers busy and out of your drawers.

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    Step 15: Lay your rules down when the kids arrive

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    Step 16: and keep to them.

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    Step 17: If something breaks

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    Step 18: or the cupboard content ends up on the floor

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    Step 19: don't fret.

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    Step 20: Only clean the floors every second day

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    Step 21: and get the kids to help.

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