The Journal
Work
What do we build and steward together?
Every essay on Work, strongest first. Each answers one real question, then gives you one thing to try this week.
We care most about what we help build.
- HeldThe youngest
- ApprenticeLearning beside us
- HouseholdTrusted with the home
7 essays
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How do we start a garden with our kids?
Starting a Family Garden Children Will Care About
A patch of soil that is truly theirs teaches more than any garden that belongs to everyone.
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How do I get my partner to share the mental load?
Sharing the Invisible Work of Running a Home
Hand over the whole responsibility, and the noticing goes with it.
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What chores should my child be doing at each age?
Age-Appropriate Chores, From Toddlers to Teenagers
Every new job a child takes on is a quiet way of saying, you are ready.
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What life skills should my teenager know before college?
Life Skills Every Child Should Learn Before Leaving Home
Every skill handed over is a piece of trust a child carries out the door.
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How do I keep my house clean with small children?
Keeping a Home Livable With Young Kids
Aim for a home that is easy to reset, not one that stays perfect.
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What do I do when my child refuses to help around the house?
When Your Kids Refuse to Do Chores
Children resist work handed down and join work done alongside them.
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At what age can kids start cooking?
Teaching Children to Cook, Age by Age
A child who cooks for the family moves from being cared for to caring.
See where your family already stands
The assessment takes a few minutes, needs no email, and ends with a seven-day practice for the part of family life with the most room to grow.