Before Breakfast Wishes for the week
Nov 21, 2025
Explore the power of wishes in weekly planning! Learn how inviting others to share their hopes can create a sense of ownership. Discover a fun technique where kids' meal wishes shape family menus. Extend this concept to non-food desires like outings and quality time. The magic lies in framing requests as wishes, enhancing positivity and engagement. Laura emphasizes the importance of planning to turn those wishes into reality, ensuring everyone feels involved. Make the most of your week by fulfilling each other's wishes!
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Ask For Weekly Wishes
- When doing weekly planning, ask yourself and others for their "wishes for the week."
- Build feasible wishes into plans to increase buy-in and reduce complaints.
Kids Pick Weekly Meals
- Dr. Rishma Shah asks her kids "give me your wishes for the week" when planning meals.
- She then incorporates their requests into the menu within reason to increase satisfaction.
Wishes Extend Beyond Dinner
- Expanding "wishes for the week" beyond meals unlocks more pleasurable and practical activities.
- Anticipating wishes helps you schedule enjoyable outings and practical prep for future busy times.