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[quote=Anonymous]Collaborate problem solving. "I love it when you cook and I want to encourage you to cook for us! But I have a problem. I don't want to have to clean a really messy kitchen when you are done. Can you tell me how you are feeling when you are cooking and how you feel about cleaning up after?" Whatever she says -- LISTEN to her. Don't argue with her. Empathize with whatever she says. Try to see it from her point of view. Maybe she is exhausted after the end of cooking. Maybe she just doesn't notice the mess at all. "Is there any way we both get what we want? You can cook without interruption but I'm not left with a dirty kitchen before bed?" Brainstorm solutions. - a large soapy dishpan to dump stuff - measure all ingredients over the six; mix in a bowl in the sink so spills are contained. - a large paper towel under cutting board to contain scraps - offer to clean the kitchen first if necessary so she has room to work - measure ingredients using the same cups and tablespoons do reduce the cleaning load - reuse mixing bowls if possible - use wax paper on top of cutting boards to keep boards clean - make use of two minute waits to clean as you go.[/quote]
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