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Step 2 of 4 · Weekly Family Meeting in 15 Minutes

Parent timekeeps, kids speak

Parent timekeeps, kids speak — step 2 of 4 in Weekly Family Meeting in 15 Minutes. Start on time even if someone's grumpy. Appreciations first — shifts tone. Problem part: no pile-on.

15 minutes max. End while it's still civil.
15 minutes max. End while it's still civil.

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Start on time even if someone's grumpy. Appreciations first — shifts tone.

Problem part: no pile-on. 'What's one thing we could try this week?' Write the action item where everyone sees it.

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