Our oldest started kindergarten this year. Gulp. I don't think I have fully come to terms with that yet. How does time fly so quickly? Because I love reading about other families routines I thought I would share what has been working for us this last month in regards to our kindergarteners after school routine. As soon as we get home school clothes go into the hamper and afternoon showers, baths, or swimming happens for the kids. I figure this is one of the best ways to minimize shared germs as much as possible. We don't have a swimming pool at home but have had great luck with this inflatable pool and this at home spray pad. We are trying to keep all the kids immune systems boosted to prevent as much sickness as possible because it seems once one person becomes sick it isn't long before we are all down for count. In addition to this the kids also take SmartyPants vitamins and a probiotic daily. Once the heat starts to dissipate I would like to add in 15-30 minutes of … [Read more...]









