Category Archives: Routines and Schedules

Respectful and helpful routines for babies and children

• 5 Tips for a Peaceful Home

  Since we’ve had kids, maintaining a peaceful home has been high on my priority list. While my girls are small, I’m trying my best to create good habits in areas that are a struggle for me. While there are so many little things we can do to make our homes more peaceful, these are five big steps that are simple and effective.  MORE

• Preparing Teens to Care for Children

  Child care is a big enough challenge for adults. For teenagers, it can be especially difficult. However, I feel that with the right preparation, my teenagers are more qualified than most grown ups to care for my young children when I am unable to.  MORE

• Helping Children Settle in New or Temporary Surroundings

  Living away from home can be daunting for little people. Here are a few ideas for making the changes less scary, and helping them remain confident in their new surroundings.  MORE

• 8 Tips for Maintaining Sanity When Your Partner Is Away

  It’s not easy to be the solo parent when you’re used to having an extra pair of hands around. Here are 8 tips and tricks to maintain balance when a spouse is away.  MORE

• 5 Things to Try Before Telling Your Child to Wait a Minute

  Charise of I Thought I Knew Mama shares how she is handling the challending situation of giving attention to more than one child while taking care of household tasks.  MORE

• The Overloaded Calendar

  Do you know your social needs? Mine are limited. I don’t want a play date every day. If I spend more than an hour total on the phone in a day, I get grumpy. In the world we live in, it can be hard to set healthy boundaries, but I encourage you to take a moment and consider an area of your schedule where you could trim the fat.  MORE

• Learning to Nap Independently (All in Good Time)

  I never thought it would happen. The transition from only napping beside mama to napping independently. But it did. And much sooner than I ever anticipated.  MORE

• A Necessary Season: Potty Learning as a Step in the Journey

  Potty learning in Laura’s home was an experience that became an unexpected joy in her season of mothering.  MORE

• Big, Little Girl

  After welcoming baby number two, Gretchen found herself reevaluating her relationship and interaction with her oldest child.  MORE

• Dinners on the Go for Busy Families

  When life gets super busy, how do you handle the need to eat on the go? Laura of WaldenMommy shares her family’s favorite “fast food” meals.  MORE

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