Those of you, who read my post called Teaching Kids to Play Independently, already know that independent play is something we started early on in our son’s life. While I cannot remember off the top of my head, I would like to say we started around the 2 month mark. Yes, you can start that early or even earlier! In fact, starting [...]
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Teaching a Child to Play Independently (Hint: No Electronic Devices Required)
Ever dream of a morning where you are drinking a cup of coffee, checking e-mail, paying a few bills, and you are without interruption and it’s quiet?! This is no dream. Teaching children to play independently, while you get some business done around the house, is totally possible, and you can start from birth! Today I’m continuing on with [...]
Ready for Independent Kids? 10 Totally Awesome Tricks You Have to Try
Inside this post: Raising independent kids just got easier with these quick tools and tricks. Promote independence, responsibility and hard work ethic with a few simple ideas. Multiple kids. Messy home. Work. Life is busy. I hear it every day. Consistently, the challenge that is voiced most from moms in our [...]
Can Toddlers Really Learn to Play Alone?
Motherhood is challenging, especially with toddlers running around wanting to sit on your lap and be side-by-side every step of the day. It’s special to have someone love you that much, but it’s also hard to get things done around the home that legitimately need to get done. [...]
How to Build Cooperation, Independence and Listening Using a Printable Schedule for Kids
Inside: Whether you're looking for a toddler schedule or school-aged routine, this printable daily schedule for kids is customizable and can work for any age! "What time do your kids go to bed at night?" a friend asked. When I responded with 7 pm, her jaw felt straight to her pregnant belly. I half-smiled because on the [...]
4 Year Old Sleep Schedules – EASY TO USE with examples
Have you ever noticed how 4 year olds can act self-centered? This is actually a developmental milestone for them! It can also wreck your 4 year old sleep schedule since they are more independent and self-confident (aka testing boundaries!). Your child may act afraid to sleep alone, repeatedly come out of their rooms, regress to [...]
75+ Simple Ways to Promote Independence in Kids (aka Life Skills)
It always started with an explosion of whining before dinner time each night. As a parent I wanted to raise independent children, but I found myself in rut with a child who wanted everything done for him. Naturally, there was incessant whining. I would stand at the stove cooking potatoes, vegetables or [...]
Busy Stay-at-Home Mom? 7 Ways to Manage Your Home More Efficiently
I was taking a shower and I heard the door creak. Immediately, I knew who it was and my heart sank. "Mom, can I have a snack?" I didn't answer. 3 seconds pass and a small hand pulls the curtain. A head peeks into the shower. "Mom?" My daughter persists acting like this is normal. At least she isn't [...]
BEST 1 Year Old Sleep Schedules from Real Mamas
Sometimes you hear advice that a 1 year-old sleep schedule or routine is going to bog you down. It's like a nagging chore you cannot erase. Instead, they say to live free and go with the flow. Let's just be whimsy, they say. That is...until you're about to lose your ever-loving-mind with a one year-old tantruming child who will [...]
5 Sample Daily Toddler Schedules From Real Moms
I regularly get questions from readers about how to create a good sample daily toddler schedule. While not every toddler is the same, I do think it’s very helpful to see what other moms are doing in their homes. Five stay-at-home moms were asked to share their schedules. So I use the word "real" intentionally because these are not [...]