✅ 60 Seconds to a Happier Home? Try the Cleanup Sprint

Hello parents & teachers,

Can you believe we’re already halfway through 2025? Time is flying! I hope your family is settling into a good summer rhythm—with a little room for both rest and fun. Whether it’s big adventures or quiet moments at home, I hope this season brings you peace, joy, and meaningful connection.

As for me… no long summer break! Master Hong is staying on duty. 😄
But honestly, I’m enjoying every moment of creating these weekly newsletters. It’s a joy to keep showing up for your family—week after week—with stories, smiles, and simple ways to grow together. Keep kicking forward this summer!

Let’s talk about mess today.

Not the big, scary kind. The small kind—socks under the table, toys by the couch, backpacks halfway zipped.

And let’s be honest… asking kids to clean up isn’t always a magical experience.

But what if we didn’t ask?

What if we raced?

This week’s mission brings speed, smiles, and a surprising dose of cooperation.

😂 Parent Joke of the Week

Q: Why are socks always the last to get picked up?
A: Because they don’t pair well with responsibility. 🧦😆

⏱️ Week 9 Mission: The One-Minute Cleanup Sprint

Let me tell you about Jacob and his two kids, Ella (5) and Max (7).

One Saturday morning, Jacob walked into the living room and sighed.

Pillow fort? Collapsed.
Snack wrappers? Everywhere.
Lego blocks? All over the floor.

He took a deep breath, ready to deliver the “We all need to clean this up” speech.

But then… he had a better idea.

He grabbed the kitchen timer and said,

“Guys. One-minute cleanup sprint. Ready?”

They stared.

He set the timer, pressed start, and shouted:

“GO!”

Suddenly, it wasn’t clean up, it was competition.

Max zipped across the room with the couch cushions.
Ella dove for crayons as if it were an Olympic event.
Jacob joined in too, laughing, not lecturing.

And in 60 seconds, the room looked shockingly better.

Ella asked, “Can we do that again later?”

And that’s when he knew:
Sometimes, less talk = more teamwork.

🧠 A one-minute game can build a lifetime of habits.
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🧾 How to Use This Week’s Mission

For Parents:
Pick a time—before dinner, after play, or right before bed.
Say: “One-minute cleanup sprint. Ready?”
Set a timer. No pressure. Just energy.
Then celebrate progress, not perfection.

For Teachers:
Use it to reset the classroom.
Books scattered? Chairs out? Timer on!
Let kids feel the fun of a quick win together.

💭 Reflection from Master Hong
“Cleaning up isn’t just about order—it’s about ownership.”

Ask your child or student:
• “Why do you think it feels better to clean up together?”
• “What’s something you could put away faster than me?”

📺 Watch This Week’s Wisdom on YouTube

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🔜 Coming Next Week…
What happens when love is spoken out loud?
In Week 10, you’ll write one short, powerful sentence that your child will never forget.

Until then, keep kicking forward—and don’t forget to celebrate the little wins.
They’re never little to your child.

💛
— Master Chris Hong
Founder, Kick Your Life™
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🏡 Local Kindness Corner

A mom in Daybreak told us her son now leads their family cleanup sprint before dinner—he even sets the timer himself.

A mom in Herriman shared that her daughter created a "Cleanup DJ Playlist,” now their family races to clean the living room before the first song ends. She said, “It’s turned mess-time into game-time.”

💛 Got a local story like this?
Reply to this email — we’d love to feature it (with your permission).