# family business (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover family business. Page: Feed: --- ## [Malta and Uzbekistan: A Tale of Two Countries](https://thinkmagazine.mt/malta-and-uzbekistan-a-tale-of-two-countries/) _2026-08-27 · Noah Galea · THINK Magazine_ A joint effort between UM’s Department of Translation, Terminology and Interpreting Studies and Prof. Gulnoza Odilova, who heads the Department of Theory and Practice of Translation at Kimyo International University of Tashkent, has led to the production of Rakkonti mill-Bogħod, Stejjer Qosra mill-Użbekistan, published by Kite Group in March 2025. Funded by the 2024 Malta Book Fund, Prof. Sergio… ## [5 Leadership Books To Read In September 2026](https://jmlalonde.com/5-leadership-books-to-read-in-september-2026/) _2026-08-27 · Joseph Lalonde · Joseph Lalonde_ There’s a lot of age-old wisdom out there. Especially in the leadership world. We have loads of books that can change our lives if we let them. But, this month, I want to look at newer books. Books that haven’t been out for years and years. These books are fresh, new, and impactful. Here are \[…\] ## [Xjenza Malta and TÜBİTAK Support Five New Transnational R&I Projects](https://thinkmagazine.mt/xjenza-malta-and-tubitak-support-five-new-transnational-ri-projects/) _2026-08-26 · Xjenza Malta · THINK Magazine_ A kick-off meeting, organised by Xjenza Malta on 28 July 2026, marked the launch of five new research and innovation (R&I) projects that foster greater collaboration between Malta-based researchers and partners in Türkiye. The projects, awarded funding under the fifth Xjenza Malta–TÜBİTAK Joint Call for Research and Innovation R&I Proposals (2025), cover a range of research areas, including… ## [Forest Park keeps showing up](https://dustbunnymafia.substack.com/p/forest-park-keeps-showing-up) _2026-08-24 · Bret Juliano · Dust Bunny Mafia - Made Members_ Every year, I leave Garage Galleries reminded of why I keep coming back to Forest Park. ## [Steve Jobs definition of a real company](https://www.matthewpowell.com/blog/steve-jobs-definition-of-a-real-company) _2026-08-24 · Matthew Powell · Blog - Matthew Powell_ Steve Jobs had a lot in common with the way you and I think about business. It’s an uncommon commonality. You and I get those weekly calls to “cash in.” Take some “chips off the table.” Get a “second bite at the apple…” Jobs' passion was to build an enduring company. In the book, Steve Jobs , by Walter Isaacson (my favorite biographer) he nails the difference between us and other business… ## [Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Mutiny](https://jmlalonde.com/quotes-and-leadership-lessons-from-mutiny/) _2026-08-24 · Joseph Lalonde · Joseph Lalonde_ Cole Reed (Jason Statham) is a man with a mission. He’s sworn to protect his billionaire boss, Tibu Campallo (Ramon Tikaram). However, he fails shortly after Tibu announces he is selling his shipping company, KMG. The two are attacked and Tibu is murdered. Then, Cole is framed for his murder. As Mutiny is a Jason \[…\] ## [Are you out of energy?](https://www.newsagencyblog.com.au/2026/08/22/are-you-out-of-energy/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Fletcher · Australian Newsagency Blog_ The post Are you out of energy? first appeared on Australian Newsagency Blog . ## [What The Lottery Corporation’s FY26 results mean for newsagents](https://www.newsagencyblog.com.au/2026/08/21/what-the-lottery-corporations-fy26-results-mean-for-newsagents/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Fletcher · Australian Newsagency Blog_ The Lottery Corporation released its FY26 results and annual report this week. There is plenty in them for anyone with lotteries in their shop, including one number that will get less attention than it deserves: the migration of lottery sales online has stalled, for now. The year in numbers Lotteries turnover was $6,547 million, down 3.1%. \[…\] The post What The Lottery Corporation’s FY26 results… ## [How Good Leaders Own Outcomes (And Bad Ones Point Fingers)](https://jmlalonde.com/how-good-leaders-own-outcomes-and-bad-ones-point-fingers/) _2026-08-20 · Joseph Lalonde · Joseph Lalonde_ Think about this… What happens when a major deadline is missed? Or maybe a project’s deliverables fail right in front of the key stakeholders. These things hurt. They can make you react. What is your instinctive reaction? You might have the urge to: Defend yourself Deflect the blame Explain who dropped the ball It’s human \[…\] ## [When you consider EFTPOS rates: who makes money off each sale you make](https://www.newsagencyblog.com.au/2026/08/20/when-you-consider-eftpos-rates-who-makes-money-off-each-sale-you-make/) _2026-08-19 · Mark Fletcher · Australian Newsagency Blog_ Retailers are starting to be pitched new post October 1 EFTPOS payments processing offers. My advice is be careful. Make sure you know who will make money from your decision. Every dollar taken across the counter has more hands on it than most retailers realise. Depending on the point of sale software in use, the \[…\] The post When you consider EFTPOS rates: who makes money off each sale you make… ## [Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum Today (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3qZJYHyJ6qWd) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell, and margin trade BTC and ETH with EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, or JPY. ## [Hult Earns 2026 Positive Impact Rating in Its First Year of Participation](https://www.hult.edu/blog/hult-earns-2026-positive-impact-rating-in-its-first-year-of-participation/) _2026-08-19 · Hult News · Hult International Business School_ Hult International Business School has been recognized in the 2026 Positive Impact Rating (PIR), achieving a Level 3 “Progressing School” rating in its first year of participation. The result places... The post Hult Earns 2026 Positive Impact Rating in Its First Year of Participation appeared first on Hult International Business School . ## [Does a guy or a girl make the better staff member?](https://www.newsagencyblog.com.au/2026/08/19/does-a-guy-or-a-girl-make-the-better-staff-member/) _2026-08-18 · Mark Fletcher · Australian Newsagency Blog_ The post Does a guy or a girl make the better staff member? first appeared on Australian Newsagency Blog . ## [Why a franchise model may not suit Australian newsagencies in 2026](https://www.newsagencyblog.com.au/2026/08/18/why-a-franchise-model-may-not-suit-australian-newsagencies-in-2026/) _2026-08-17 · Mark Fletcher · Australian Newsagency Blog_ The newsagency channel is in the middle of change that will not reverse. It has been for years, but in 2026 the pace of change has increased. Print is declining. Lottery purchases are shifting online. Foot traffic patterns have changed. How, when and where people shop has changed. The business model that worked in 2010 \[…\] The post Why a franchise model may not suit Australian newsagencies in 2026… ## [The reasons to quit arrive first](https://www.matthewpowell.com/blog/the-reasons-to-quit-arrive-first) _2026-08-17 · Matthew Powell · Blog - Matthew Powell_ A couple weeks ago I was driving back from lunch on a Friday when something changed. I started feeling horrible. My stomach started churning. I got a fever. I tried to hold back my teeth from chattering because I was so cold during my afternoon meetings. I had an even bigger problem. I had been training all year for my sprint triathlon that was scheduled for 6AM on Saturday morning. As soon as my… ## [Quotes And Leadership Lessons From The End Of Oak Street](https://jmlalonde.com/quotes-and-leadership-lessons-from-the-end-of-oak-street/) _2026-08-17 · Joseph Lalonde · Joseph Lalonde_ When I saw the trailer for The End Of Oak Street, something stood out to me. J.J. Abrams directed the movie. He was the producer of Lost, Super 8, and other films and TV series. More importantly, he produced Cloverfield, 10 Cloverfield Lane, and The Cloverfield Paradox. Something about this film’s trailer reminded me of \[…\] ## [Stop! Is that mountain with riches at the top waiting for you worth it?](https://www.newsagencyblog.com.au/2026/08/17/stop-is-that-mountain-with-riches-at-the-top-waiting-for-you-worth-it/) _2026-08-16 · Mark Fletcher · Australian Newsagency Blog_ I keep seeing the same ads. People selling scale. Courses, seminars, mentorships at a few hundred dollars a month. That is what this video is about, because I have had enough of the pitch. You know the look. The bright new car. The house they bought for mum and dad. Dinner at some restaurant in \[…\] The post Stop! Is that mountain with riches at the top waiting for you worth it? first appeared on… ## [There is no easy road](https://www.newsagencyblog.com.au/2026/08/16/there-is-no-easy-road/) _2026-08-15 · Mark Fletcher · Australian Newsagency Blog_ Despite what some will try and sell you, there is no easy road for success in a newsagency. Every day it’s work. The rewards can be good, for the right work. The post There is no easy road first appeared on Australian Newsagency Blog . ## [A better way to handle the never-ending donation requests](https://www.newsagencyblog.com.au/2026/08/15/a-better-way-to-handle-the-never-ending-donation-requests/) _2026-08-14 · Mark Fletcher · Australian Newsagency Blog_ Unless you have a structured approach to handling donation requests, it’s likely you are giving value away for no benefit. You’re in business. Unless you are successful you cannot afford to give away donations for nothing. The post A better way to handle the never-ending donation requests first appeared on Australian Newsagency Blog . ## [Should Universities Cross-Pollinate Subjects in an Uncertain World?](https://thinkmagazine.mt/should-universities-cross-pollinate-subjects-in-an-uncertain-world/) _2026-08-14 · Patricia Mary Mallia · THINK Magazine_ Technology is seeping into research and academic writing, and the shift towards labour-market facilitation rather than academic curation is changing the knowledge and learning landscape. Such shifts, however, are set against cultural biases in subjects and traditional, outdated academic structures, even as universities try to evolve. The post Should Universities Cross-Pollinate Subjects in an… ## [Practical AI for newsagents and other independent retailers: a starter guide](https://www.newsagencyblog.com.au/2026/08/14/practical-ai-for-newsagents-and-other-independent-retailers-a-starter-guide/) _2026-08-13 · Mark Fletcher · Australian Newsagency Blog_ AI is software you talk to in plain English. Type what you need and it types back – or tell it what you want through voice input. Most of the tools run in a browser, many cost nothing, and you do not need to be technical to use any of them. Here is how to \[…\] The post Practical AI for newsagents and other independent retailers: a starter guide first appeared on Australian Newsagency Blog . ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vnYpRdWa4hD3) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [What Happens Between the Kickstarters?](https://dustbunnymafia.substack.com/p/what-happens-between-the-kickstarters) _2026-08-13 · Bret Juliano · Dust Bunny Mafia - Made Members_ I’m building a new home for early comics, behind-the-scenes artwork, mob history, and everything that happens between the bigger projects. ## [4 Steps To Set Expectations In 30 Minutes](https://jmlalonde.com/4-steps-to-set-expectations-in-30-minutes/) _2026-08-13 · Joseph Lalonde · Joseph Lalonde_ Have you ever assigned a project to a team member only to have the end results be something completely different from what you expected? You may have had a clear vision of what success looked like. Except what you got wasn t what you wanted. The immediate thought is to blame the employee. They were lazy. \[ \] ## [For newsagents who want more than an average newsagency delivers](https://www.newsagencyblog.com.au/2026/08/13/for-newsagents-who-want-more-than-an-average-newsagency-delivers/) _2026-08-12 · Mark Fletcher · Australian Newsagency Blog_ I have owned newsagencies since February 1996. In that time I have seen the best of this channel and plenty of the worst, and I understand why some newsagents feel stuck. The categories we were built on are in decline. Papers, magazines, lottery. That is not a criticism of anyone. It is arithmetic. I also \[…\] The post For newsagents who want more than an average newsagency delivers first appeared… ## [Asking your landlord for a rent reduction? Prepare before you knock](https://www.newsagencyblog.com.au/2026/08/12/asking-your-landlord-for-a-rent-reduction-prepare-before-you-knock/) _2026-08-11 · Mark Fletcher · Australian Newsagency Blog_ Asking a landlord for a rent reduction is a reasonable thing to do. Rent is one of the biggest costs in any retail newsagency, and when circumstances change it makes sense to talk. But how you ask matters as much as what you ask for. The first question is a hard one, and you ask \[…\] The post Asking your landlord for a rent reduction? Prepare before you knock first appeared on Australian Newsagency… ## [What Will You Draw on Your Family Canvas?](https://www.matthewpowell.com/blog/a-fathers-seven-line-letter-to-his-son-hj3d4) _2026-08-10 · Matthew Powell · Blog - Matthew Powell_ My daughter has a morning routine she loves. Chelsea, my wife, puts out a blank canvas on a small table for our kids every evening to prepare for the next morning to direct all the wonderful energy of our kids. My daughter races to the little art table. She loves art. She gets to work every morning with the courage to face the blank canvas and shares what’s in her heart and in her mind. In family… ## [Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Judge Dredd 1995](https://jmlalonde.com/quotes-and-leadership-lessons-from-judge-dredd-1995/) _2026-08-10 · Joseph Lalonde · Joseph Lalonde_ Judge Dredd tells the story of Judge Joseph Dredd (Sylvester Stallone). He s a street judge in Mega City One, trying to protect the populace. However, there s a conspiracy brewing. He s framed for murder by his clone brother, Rico (Armand Assante), and Judge Griffin (Jürgen Prochnow). Now, he s on the lamb from the law he s sworn \[ \] ## [Hult International Business School Secures Five-Year Unconditional AMBA Reaccreditation, Retaining Elite Triple Crown Status](https://www.hult.edu/blog/hult-international-business-school-secures-five-year-unconditional-amba-reaccreditation-retaining-elite-triple-crown-status/) _2026-08-06 · Hult News · Hult International Business School_ At a glance: Why Hult’s AMBA reaccreditation matters The highest standard of quality: Hult has been awarded the five-year unconditional reaccreditation from AMBA—the strongest possible outcome for any business school.... The post Hult International Business School Secures Five-Year Unconditional AMBA Reaccreditation, Retaining Elite Triple Crown Status appeared first on Hult International Business… ## [A Simple Agenda For Your One On One Meetings](https://jmlalonde.com/a-simple-agenda-for-your-one-on-one-meetings/) _2026-08-06 · Joseph Lalonde · Joseph Lalonde_ Working with your employees using one-on-one meetings can be extremely beneficial. Your employees get face time with their manager. You get face time with your employees and hear their concerns. But what happens if you want to hold one-on-one meetings but you have no idea what to do? You have no idea what the agenda \[ \] ## [Last Chance: Tales from the Neighborhood Ends Today](https://dustbunnymafia.substack.com/p/last-chance-tales-from-the-neighborhood) _2026-08-05 · Bret Juliano · Dust Bunny Mafia - Made Members_ Only 3 Hours Left to Join the First Printing ## [Final 48 Hours: Help Bring Chicago's Underworld to Life](https://dustbunnymafia.substack.com/p/final-48-hours-help-bring-chicagos) _2026-08-03 · Bret Juliano · Dust Bunny Mafia - Made Members_ Hi everyone, ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WB7odz2TJGEn) _2026-08-03 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [A father's seven-line letter to his son](https://www.matthewpowell.com/blog/a-fathers-seven-line-letter-to-his-son) _2026-08-03 · Matthew Powell · Blog - Matthew Powell_ I was sharing with a group of family business CEOs recently how we Think In Centuries at Century. We all agreed on something: family business is a gift wrapped in suffering. We had some chuckles. The kind you laugh at because it's true. It's a gift when we remember the game we get to play, and that we get to choose what to optimize for. We don't have to play the game our competitors play. We're… ## [Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Spider-Man: Brand New Day](https://jmlalonde.com/quotes-and-leadership-lessons-from-spider-man-brand-new-day/) _2026-08-03 · Joseph Lalonde · Joseph Lalonde_ Sometimes, you have to start from the end. That s where I want to start with Spider-Man: Brand New Day. As the film nears its dramatic conclusion and the credits begin to roll, an almost sold-out theater broke out in cheers and applause. Mind you, there were no live actors there. The applause was for the \[ \] ## [I Will Continue to Follow the Ship](https://thinkmagazine.mt/i-will-continue-to-follow-the-ship/) _2026-07-31 · Noah Galea · THINK Magazine_ Curated by Elyse Tonna with artist Dr Matthew Attard, ‘The Ship (Unseen)’ delivers the same brilliance and deep artistic intent which Attard, Tonna, and the rest of the team had been praised for during the 60th Venice Biennale. In 2025, the two sought to continue building on the themes of connection, identity, and memory established in ‘I Will Follow the Ship’, making use once again of that… ## [5 Leadership Books To Read In August 2026](https://jmlalonde.com/5-leadership-books-to-read-in-august-2026/) _2026-07-30 · Joseph Lalonde · Joseph Lalonde_ I m always a huge proponent of learning from others. One of the easiest ways to do that is to read great leadership books. There s a whole slew of them out there. Finding the best can be a challenge. It s one of the reasons I share lists of books with you almost every month. I want \[ \] ## [Kim (1901) – by Rudyard Kipling](https://reading19001950.wordpress.com/2026/07/28/kim-1901-by-rudyard-kipling/) _2026-07-28 · George Simmers · Reading 1900-1950_ Book review by George Simmers: This month at the Reading Group, we have looked at the novel reviews in Sheffield newspapers. I found the review of Kim in the Sheffield Independent in October 1901, and was intrigued by it. (a copy of the review is appended at the end of this post.) Kim is a … Continue reading → ## [Tales from the Neighborhood: Chicago is Live on Kickstarter!](https://dustbunnymafia.substack.com/p/tales-from-the-neighborhood-chicago-ca6) _2026-07-27 · Bret Juliano · Dust Bunny Mafia - Made Members_ After months of research, drawing, writing, and layout, I’m excited to share that Tales from the Neighborhood: Chicago – Volume 1 is now live on Kickstarter! ## [The room every business book is about](https://www.matthewpowell.com/blog/the-room-every-business-book-is-about) _2026-07-27 · Matthew Powell · Blog - Matthew Powell_ This is the room that needs no introduction. This is the room where the action happens. Operations is the field of play. It's where the magic happens, and where nearly all the attention in business resides. Most business books are written about this room in some fashion. A couple of my favorite authors: Gino Wickman, Jim Collins, Michael Gerber who write for the operations room. The world is… ## [AMBER: Stretching the Boundaries of Sustainable Rubber](https://thinkmagazine.mt/amber-stretching-the-boundaries-of-sustainable-rubber/) _2026-07-27 · Racquel Cachia · THINK Magazine_ Think about the rubber parts in your car, your shoes, or your household appliances. Traditionally, making rubber is an incredibly energy-intensive process that relies on ‘vulcanisation’ – a method that uses high temperatures and produces harmful emissions to make the material durable. But what if high-performance rubber could be eco-friendly and 3D-printed on demand? The post AMBER: Stretching the… ## [Islam and Dance – A Contradiction?](https://thinkmagazine.mt/islam-and-dance-a-contradiction/) _2026-07-27 · Edith Biesold · THINK Magazine_ When you think about Islam, do you think about dance? When you think about dance, do you imagine it as a part of meditation? THINK speaks to Ziya Azazi, founder of Dervish in Progress, and Dr Paula Guzzanti Ferrer from the Department of Dance Studies to uncover the fascinating connection between dance and Islam. The post Islam and Dance – A Contradiction? appeared first on THINK Magazine . [Listen](https://thinkmagazine.mt/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ziya-Azazi-Video-Teaser.mp4) ## [Tales from the Neighborhood: Chicago launches next week!](https://dustbunnymafia.substack.com/p/tales-from-the-neighborhood-chicago) _2026-07-23 · Bret Juliano · Dust Bunny Mafia - Made Members_ Hello everyone, ## [Failed Deployment: What an AI Salesbot Could Cost You](https://www.hult.edu/blog/ai-automation-risks-salesbot/) _2026-07-23 · Dr. Matthew Fisher · Hult International Business School_ The numbers are staggering and accelerating. Worldwide AI spending reached $1.65 trillion in 2025. It is forecast to hit 2.52 trillion USD this year and is on track to surpass 3.3 trillion... The post Failed Deployment: What an AI Salesbot Could Cost You appeared first on Hult International Business School . ## [The Itch That Won’t Quit: What’s Really Happening in Eczema](https://thinkmagazine.mt/the-itch-that-wont-quit-whats-really-happening-in-eczema/) _2026-07-23 · Amber Baldacchino · THINK Magazine_ The skin barrier normally acts like a brick wall, keeping moisture inside and harmful substances out. In eczema, some of the ‘bricks’ are missing, making the wall weaker and more permeable to irritants. Under the supervision of Prof. Renald Blundell, Amber Baldacchino tells THINK about the reality of dealing with eczema. The post The Itch That Won’t Quit: What’s Really Happening in Eczema appeared… ## [AI Won’t Take Your Job, But It Will Change What It Takes to Do It](https://www.hult.edu/blog/ai-faculty-lead-patrick-lynch-on-ai/) _2026-07-22 · Hult News · Hult International Business School_ Hult’s AI Faculty Lead, Patrick Lynch, has spent years studying how humans and AI can work together without losing what makes human judgment irreplaceable. His new book, How to Outsmart AI and... The post AI Won’t Take Your Job, But It Will Change What It Takes to Do It appeared first on Hult International Business School . ## [The room I couldn't remember (Board Room)](https://www.matthewpowell.com/blog/the-room-i-couldnt-remember-board-room) _2026-07-20 · Matthew Powell · Blog - Matthew Powell_ The summer before my sophomore year of college, my mom took me to JC Penney to buy my first big-boy suit. She found a screaming deal. Buy one, get one free. I picked the charcoal silver for my first board meeting. I was invited by my grandfather to sit in the corner and listen. A silent visitor. I remember the suit. I don't remember a single word that was said at the meeting. That was late May.… ## [Inside the Hult AI Lab: Faculty on the Advantages, Challenges, and Opportunities Ahead](https://www.hult.edu/blog/the-hult-ai-lab-faculty/) _2026-07-20 · Hult News · Hult International Business School_ With short courses and new tools launching weekly to help you “get AI fluent” fast, it’s easy to mistake tool familiarity for real capability. What’s becoming increasingly clear is that... The post Inside the Hult AI Lab: Faculty on the Advantages, Challenges, and Opportunities Ahead appeared first on Hult International Business School . ## [A New Neighborhood Awaits...](https://dustbunnymafia.substack.com/p/a-new-neighborhood-awaits) _2026-07-16 · Bret Juliano · Dust Bunny Mafia - Made Members_ For years, my Based on a True Story comics have taken unbelievable moments from organized crime history and turned them into short, humorous comics. ## [Experience Matters More Than Ever: Teaching Leadership Through Iterative Learning in the Age of AI](https://www.hult.edu/blog/teaching-leadership-in-the-age-of-ai/) _2026-07-15 · Rob Anthony · Hult International Business School_ A student’s first analysis of a business problem is rarely the final destination. The strongest answers are often thoughtful, well-organized, and supported by sound reasoning, but they can still leave... The post Experience Matters More Than Ever: Teaching Leadership Through Iterative Learning in the Age of AI appeared first on Hult International Business School . ## [The Three Priorities That Quietly Divide Every Family Business](https://www.matthewpowell.com/blog/the-three-priorities-that-quietly-divide-every-family-business) _2026-07-13 · Matthew Powell · Blog - Matthew Powell_ The owner room is a difficult room to talk about. It's difficult because without a strong foundation of character, this room will crumble. I've seen two common themes from highly functioning legacy families over the past decade: Family members are equipped, empowered, and educated as shareholders (the family room prepared them for the owner room). The operations receive appropriate capital support… ## [My three year old handed me a cup of dirty water](https://www.matthewpowell.com/blog/my-three-year-old-handed-me-a-cup-of-dirty-water) _2026-07-06 · Matthew Powell · Blog - Matthew Powell_ “I’m a maker, Dada.” My three year old proceeds to dip a dirty cup into a dirty bucket of water on the driveway for me to drink. I pretend to drink it. At the end of the day, I think we want our children to be makers. To be creators. To leave things a little bit better. Produce more than consume. When we zoom out on life, I don’t think we’re going to care about the acquisition, the revenue growth,… ## [The four-room floor plan that lets family business beat private equity](https://www.matthewpowell.com/blog/the-four-room-floor-plan-that-lets-family-business-beat-private-equity) _2026-06-29 · Matthew Powell · Blog - Matthew Powell_ “Stop jumping on the sofa!” “No eating in the living room!” “Do not draw on the walls!” I keep trying to remind myself of one thing. Assume everything in our home is already broken. (we’re in the toddler years right now…) I keep trying to think: the couches are already stained with food. The walls already have marker on them. With young kids, keeping the house in order is a losing fight, and I've…