Kit Mercer Moms Helping Hand Full [exclusive] -

“The ‘Help Menu’ changed my life. I laminated it and stuck it on the fridge. Now, when my mom visits, she doesn’t ask ‘What can I do?’—she picks an item off the menu. It saves me the energy of delegating.” —

No system is without critique. Some traditional family advocates argue that Mercer’s approach encourages "learned helplessness" or over-reliance on others. They suggest that mothers should simply "manage their time better" or "lower their standards." kit mercer moms helping hand full

Just as they were finishing up, Emma's mom suggested they make a special "helper" sign to put in their garden. Emma loved the idea and helped her mom create a cute little sign that read, "Kit Mercer's Moms Helping Hand." “The ‘Help Menu’ changed my life