As we prepare to enjoy our holiday vacation, eager for time off from school, many of us with children are getting ready for that period of constant entertainment and activity when the whole family is home! My kids are eager for that time off from school when they get to sleep in, watch movies, play with friends, and enjoy a less-structured life for a while. During this cheerful and festive time when the house can be a little chaotic, I’m thinking of ways to create quiet spaces for my…