Summer is a great time to relax, have fun, and spend quality time with your kids. However, if you’re not careful, it can also be a time of chaos and stress. That’s why it’s important to plan ahead and make the most of the summer months. I have noticed preschool programs and day cares have […]
When raising kids, one of the main goals in our house is they become productive members of society. Will that happen when I do everything for them? Or should I start giving them some independence and ability to complete tasks themselves? Clearly, even with young kids, it’s time to start teaching them some life skills […]
Whether you’re packing for just yourself or a whole family (I don’t know about you, but packing for everyone still falls on me!), you will want to be organized to make sure you don’t forget anything.
Before we even get started, my biggest piece of advice is to have duplicates for travel. The last thing you want is to forget your phone charger or worse, the sound machine (parents of young kids, you understand!).
Toy rotation just means having a limited number of toys for your children to play with at one time. This creates less overwhelm for kids. Have you ever had too many choices and just shut down? Our children feel the same way. When there are too many toys around, they get overwhelmed and can’t choose.
When thinking about the nursery, consider what you’ll be doing where. You want to make sure diapers and wipes are within reach when you’re changing the baby (and have extras on hand because no one wants to be stuck without a wipe!). Where will you be feeding the baby? Make sure to have a table nearby for water or to place the bottle down when needed. Getting everything set up before the baby arrives, if possible, will help when the baby is here and you’re not sleeping.
Studies show that your productivity, health, mood, and even your sleep habits are deeply affected by your physical surroundings. But if you’re like me, you probably don’t need a study to tell you that more clutter = more stress.
Your home is your sanctuary. Let’s work together to restore it to a place you love to be in… and build habits that help you keep it that way.