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Since there are five Tuesdays in September I thought I'd post another Q&A since no one is scheduled for today. Also, I really want to see people's answers to this question because it is the same one I have as Zeke is getting older.

How do you handle money matters with your kids? Do you do an allowance? Do they have to do special jobs to earn money? How do you handle the fury when you tell them "no, you can't have that toy" and you have to drag them out of the store kicking and screaming? How do you ever build up the courage to go out in public where there might possibly be an item for sale that they want and you don't want to buy it?

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Sorry I didn't get this question up before the summer was over Shelley but hopefully people's answers are still helpful for fall structure as well:

Where do you find free worksheets(math/ABC's)/writing or coloring activities for your pre-schoolers? I am learning that McKay thrives on structure, and I think this summer I need to intermix play time with some more structured learning time. 

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Laura beat me and put her question on Facebook as well (maybe if I put this up on time I would have beat her) but I thought I'd put it here too for those who might not have seen it:

"A question I've been needing input on lately is how to balance 2 kids. I'm nervous about having a newborn and another child and that whole adjustment. I'd welcome any and all advice on that front, if that's the kind of question we're entertaining here...."

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We had two questions that seemed to go together so I'm going to post them both for this week's Q&A:

What things have you had to let go of as you've pursued your idea of perfect motherhood? 

How do you battle feelings of inadequacies as a mom? In a Pinterest and blogger world I often feel like my kids are having a less than stellar childhood because I do not do super creative, fun activities with them all the time. I don't spend a whole lot of time on Pinterest or blogs but the feelings of inadequacy can still bubble up. 

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What are some fun and easy holiday traditions (New Years, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Mother's/Father's Day, 4th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas)?

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I am excited about this question because we really need some ideas in this category! We are terrible at dates lately!

"What are some of your favorite at-home date night ideas?"

This Mormon-ad made me laugh because it is truth all too often

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What are some things you do to help maintain reverence during Sacrament meeting with your kids?  We like to keep the toys and snacks away until after the Sacrament.  If someone is fussing and loud, we take them out to sit on our lap in the foyer-- not play and run around and have fun.  But I need some ideas of quiet activities to provide.  Coloring books are getting old, and some of the small toys I bring are not really "Sunday-ish."