How do we empower our kids to develop habits that help them become independent and make our lives easier? How do we recognize what’s not working in our daily routines and develop new ones that support our family and save us time?
In today’s episode, Rachel Norman, mom of 5 and author/podcaster/blogger at A Mother Far From Home is sharing 3 habits you can implement with your kids, and gives me coaching about ONE habit that I’ve been struggling to implement in my own home.
Resources Mentioned (note: affiliate links may be included):
Connect with Rachel on her website, podcast, Instagram, and YouTube
Snag Rachel’s resource Must Have Mom Routines
Rachel’s book If Mama Ain’t Happy: Why Minding Healthy Boundaries Is Good for Your Whole Family
Rachel’s blog post that inspired this conversation: 5 Daily Habits for Kids that Makes Your Life Easier
Related Episodes:
Episode 50: 5 Must-Have Back-to-School Routines for Overwhelmed Moms
Episode 58: Strategies for Smoother Mornings and Being the “Mom in the Arena” with Mollie Donghia from This Evergreen Home
Episode 81: Spending Too Much Time Cooking, Cleaning, and Picking Up After Your Family? 3 Mistakes You Need to Stop Making Today
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