hi, I am wondering if there is any possible way for the kids to get their homework done right when they get home from school and you just go over it after supper. I find that by that time of day, the kids have had enough of school and want their down time also. With the extra time saved there, the kids could pick out their clothes etc. for the next day or make lunches. I try to make our tasks "team work". Bed time is 8:00 with 30 minutes for quiet time/reading and then we turn out lights etc. This way the whole house settles down and helps me to unwind. Sometimes the kids complain about their bedtimes - but on the other hand, I see the kids that watch tv all night or are staying up too late - they are practically on top of their desks. I may extend the bedtime this year, but it would probably be on the quiet time/reading side. Like maybe bedtime at 8:15 and lights out at 9:00 p.m. Anyways, hope this helps
