Things I wish I would’ve known about a long time ago #3
These are written in no particular order. So #1 is no more important than #56. If a product is mentioned, I am not getting compensated from some company to review or rave about their product. I’m just a mom sharing, well, things I wish I would’ve known about a long time ago.
TIWIWKAALTA# 3 Quiet time for everyone
Every afternoon, beginning between 1 and 3, we have Quiet Time. Mr.Man (3), Angel Imp (5), and Sunshine (7) take naps. Big Bro (12) and Bossy (10) have to find something quiet to do, like reading or crafts. Talking is limited. Silence is preferred.
Baby doesn’t always have his naps timed with the others, but it still gives most of us a break from each other. It’s amazing how refreshing it is to just have time “apart” in the same house. I get frazzled (um, okay, irritable) when there hasn’t been a time to regroup or slow down. Plus, it makes the evening supper time preparation go so much more smoothly.
Many moms tell me their children no longer nap, or even “won’t” take naps. Who says they have to sleep? That’s why I call it Quiet Time. An hour laying quietly in their beds looking at books is good enough. And I think most parents would be surprised how often their children would end up nodding off.
It may take a little time and patience to teach your child to stay in their rooms or beds quietly if they never have before. Cheerful firmness is the key.
I think the world would be a happier place if most children were allowed to quiet themselves every afternoon. Heck, I think moms would be happier.






