It’s my pleasure to introduce to you Lori Sugarman-Li, and her new children’s book, Our Home: The Love, Work, and Heart of Family.  Lori believes deeply in the power of families and is a passionate voice in the cultural shift aiming to articulate the value and visibility of unpaid work. She is dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations within families, encouraging them to contemplate how they care for one another and their shared space. Lori, her husband, and two sons are Canadian-born and live steps from Lake Michigan in Chicago.Join us for a delightful conversation on building connections through care, gratitude, and pride for our homes..HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS CONVERSATION:The importance of involving children in conversations about values and responsibilities at home.The transformative impact of connecting children to the work of the home in a safe and age-appropriate manner.Finding balance between supervision and independence and the pride and confidence kids gain from preparing their own meals.The value of connecting tasks to children's strengths, fostering confidence, and building essential life skills for the future.How “chores” can be reframed as meaningful contributions, which in turn creates positive connections within the family.GUEST INFO:Lori Sugarman-Li, Coach, Speaker, and Children's Book AuthorWebsite | Instagram | LinkedIn | Children's Book RESOURCE:Ready to lighten your mental + emotional load?Download your Fair Play Cards + Activity Guide + join my email community.FEATURED ON THE SHOW:Come say hello on Instagram Follow me on Facebook See what I’m up to on LinkedIn Join my community at https://www.apleasantsolution.com/ LIKE THIS EPISODE?I invite you to share, rate, review, and follow my show. Also, join the conversation by connecting with me on Instagram @apleasantsolution.