How many parents have been able to set a daily schedule and actually follow it? I'm trying to set up a more routined week. Like doing certain chores on certain days. And then a planned out day with a certain time for the chores, and for exercise, as well as time for meals, and play time with the kids. Is this easier and will it make life more organized. Or is it better just to do whatever and go with the flow through out the day? I'm having a hard time getting everything done and keeping the house clean. Any ideas or advice? My kids are 3 1/2 years, 21 months, and 2 months.
2006-10-03 05:38:07 · 10 answers · asked by mommyem 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I personally do a combo of both. I have a schedule, but it isn't so rigid that if someone asks us to come over I say no because we have something else scheduled during that time. I am all for organization and with 3 young kids I'm sure it'll be great for you. Personally I find that having no schedule makes things crazy for us, and then we both get flustered. We stay happier and more productive with some sort of schedule. Just remember that it doesn't have to be rigid to be a schedule.
2006-10-03 05:45:42 · answer #1 · answered by Melissa, That's me! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 4.
I don't have a Day schedule for her. It's whatever my father in law and daycare do during her days. I just request that she not be fed a few hours before I get home so she will eat her dinner.
I only have an evening routine. The weekends, I'm pretty laid back with her though. She's used to it, so it doesn't interfere with anything.
Our evening routine is 5-5:30 dinner, 7:00 bath, 7:30 snack and 8:00 bed time. We play games, color, play..etc in between those times. But from 7:30-8:00 we have her relax, watching Tv, reading books, coloring..etc..quiet stuff.
2006-10-03 05:42:06 · answer #2 · answered by jevic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on you. I am not a schedule type of person, so that doesn't work for me. I get up in the morning knowing that ____ has to be done & eventualy, sometime through the day it will get done. My kdis have no set in stone schedule eihter We do try to have B'fast, lunch & dinner at a certain time but not always. If youa re that type of person though it may jsut work for you. I refuse to schedule playtime with my kids though cause they usually don't wanna play when I would schedule it.
2006-10-03 05:42:33 · answer #3 · answered by mamabens 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the age of your children, they need structure. Your life will be a lot easier if you develop a schedule and stick to it. Just be sure to schedule in play time as well as chores.
2006-10-03 08:26:48 · answer #4 · answered by nativeAZ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
damn girl, you were busy, lol j/k. I think a schedule or routine would be good, it helps you prioritize, and then you have time set aside each day of the week to do the things that need to be done. I think structure is good to have in a family, just not one of those military routines, that you sometimes see on that wife swap show.
2006-10-03 05:40:47 · answer #5 · answered by StonerChick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will help you a lot to have a routine...the kids will be better for it too. Just be flexible...and if you can do something one day add it to the list for the next day. Be kind to yourself...3 small children doesnt leave you much time for other things and in the grand scheme of things a spotless bathroom wont matter much.
2006-10-03 05:42:40 · answer #6 · answered by dragonrider707 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say somewhere in between. You dont want to be a boot camp by being on a real strict schedule but kids that young do need a little structure.
2006-10-03 05:49:01 · answer #7 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting on a schedule will help you, this is for sure. Remember that life will happen at unscheduled moment and you will need to readjust for this events
2006-10-03 07:06:43 · answer #8 · answered by ellc123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a schedule for everything but chores. i do laundry when we start to get low in undies and towels.. he has a set nap time and bedtime. thats it meals are when he says hes hungry.
2006-10-03 05:43:07 · answer #9 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with a schedule..but not necessarily a strict one. Kids need structure...and that's that.
2006-10-03 05:41:34 · answer #10 · answered by BeeFree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋