TIPS TO MANAGE A BUSY FAMILY
Our lives are full of commitments and appointments that seem never to stop. To afford the current cost of living, most families will have to live in a household with two incomes. Parents must take their children to school, work, get dinner, and go to doctor’s appointments. This doesn’t consider the time it takes for your household to clean up, run errands or spend quality time with your family, which is so important. It can become overwhelming and cause stress for parents. This, in turn, leads to stress for children.
Although nothing can eliminate the demands of the 21 century, it is possible to stay organized and manage a busy family. Your kids can help you manage the stress of managing everything in your household. This is one of the best and most important ways to reduce stress. Children need to take responsibility for their actions to be responsible adults. It is difficult for me to remember not to do everything in my own best interests. As a mom, it is normal to want to make your children’s lives easier. This can even be at the cost of your mental health. A family planner can help you ease your burden and teach your children responsibility. Please encourage your children to keep a daily log of their activities in the planner. It is a great way to remind everyone to use the planner. To keep them on track, assign them chores around the house. Children who are more responsible tend to be more confident and proud of their accomplishments. This may encourage them to clean up less mess when they know that they will be held accountable.
Posting signs with images of children’s daily responsibilities and written instructions is an effective way to hold them accountable. This is also a good idea for older children who require additional reminders. My kids have bathroom signs that read “brush your teeth”, “flush the toilet”, and “wash your hands.” These signs would be ridiculed by anyone who walked into the bathroom, but my children don’t seem to remember these daily routines. Visual aids have been proven to work in preschool classroom management. They also work well at home.
You don’t have to be embarrassed about taking on more responsibilities within your household. You can save time and money by planning and doing a Walmart grocery pick-up after work. This will reduce impulse buying and help you avoid eating unhealthy food out of hunger. You can keep food that’s easy to prepare after a hard day. If your children are old enough, they can learn how to make Simple Macs, SpaghettiOs, and sandwiches. It’s okay to take a break from time to time if you feel stressed. It’s okay to take a break from stress every once.
It is important to remember that we all experience the daily stresses of living. You don’t have to feel overwhelmed by the responsibilities of motherhood. It is okay to feel overwhelmed. Sometimes we all need support.
