REAL BTS Day In The Life: Our Favorite Vegan Meals & Work-Life Balance
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As busy, work-from-home parents of two, tensions can run high at times. We've got our hands full with a toddler and a newborn PLUS working from home, full-time, with our budding online business. Not only are we sharing some of our some of our favorite plant-based meals + recipes with you guys, we're also showing you what a REAL day in the life looks like.
Life isn't perfect, we don't always get everything done, sometimes we're up too late, the kiddos get fussy, we fight, and so on. BUT, we do our best, and we make a pretty darn good team, so we're going to sit down and share with you how we stay organized and keep a healthy work-life balance.
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Consistency and bedtime routine is how you will get the kiddos to bed earlier. I would sit and watch 1/2 hour show/video, then bathtime and brushing teeth, then they would pick out books for me to read to them in their bed. I would also use lavender oil on their feet and I used a nature sounds machine to put them to sleep if my reading did not.
Thanks Gabriela! Great tips!☺️🙏🙏🙏
Melatonin. Kidding….but sometimes 😂
I never put my kids to bed….I put them in their crib or room and told them I was going to bed. Of course my mommy ears were listening but I found, they would fall asleep when they got tired. If they were in the floor I would just put them in to bed….of course, co-sleeping was never an option.
If you find that you do the most perfect routine, and/or exhaust every method under the sun to solve the sleeping woes, and nothing works, don't feel like a failure. All kids are different. This, too, shall pass and they will (eventually) start sleeping well. :)
When my children were young I found the routines were so good for all of us. Their bedtime was 8pm. The key is consistency. I started at 7pm with baths, read a story, prayer, kisses and hugs, lights out at 8pm. It was a win win!
Thanks Jamie!
And you managed all that within an hour ??it takes me at least 2 😭
This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it! Amen. Love y’all!!! 🧡🥦🥕🥥🥒🥑🍍🫐🍓🍌🍋🍏🍎
Amen!
You guys are the sweetest!! Homeschooling is such a great thing to raise children who aren’t peer pressured into doing the things your worried about. You are literally their “peer”. Bedtime… it’s so hard. Keep Jesus as your guide. You guys are doing great!!
Amen thanks Hash
First off I LOVE the BTS! I’m also so glad I’m not the only parent that struggles with getting their child to sleep at a decent hour! My daughter naps really well during the day but stays up late with me and I wish she’d fall asleep around 8 or 9 😅
Haha Same!
Excellent realistic video guys. Both of you are setting a very wholesome/spiritual foundation for your kids. God is good. Trust ✌️✌️
Always talk about Jesus with your kids not just going to church. We personally are strict with our girls but always explain why we say no and say what could happen. And keeping our family unit close always talking with them, praying with them, laughing with them, crying with them. They want to make us proud and they are running after Jesus. You guys are great parents and your kiddos will be amazing!
Thanks for your advice and encouragement! We really appreciate it!!
Too much strictness can backfire doesn’t work for all kids .
My children are grown up now . When they were young , we had a routine for them . Eat , bath , quiet time reading and prayers and then bed time ♥️ You’re both doing a great job ♥️
Love that! Thanks Michelle
Liv is beginning to look like Max...esp that grin! They are both beautiful!
Amen, sista! I feel like I’m ALWAYS fighting the clock. You took the words right out of my mouth. 🙂
My son is now 19 and a freshman in college, so it's been a long time since I dealt with sleep schedules. But I will tell you that I made it a very high priority to get him into bed a couple hours before me when he was a little guy. My (now ex) husband wasn't really much of a help so I was effectively a single parent. I would have lost my mind without those two hours to myself every night. So what I'm saying is that if you really make it a priority, you'll figure out how to get them to bed before you. As to how to shape them into healthy adults, I think some of that is personality. I joke that my son was born 40 years old, so I didn't have to deal with much of the teenage angst that many do. But I always spoke to him like an adult. I didn't "talk down" to him. I asked him his opinion about things, and shared mine with him. I think that helps keep the lines of communication open when they are dealing with challenges, and hopefully helps them make better decisions. But as parents, we can only do so much!
Seriously, I wish I had people like you in my real life! We are so on the same page and you guys are just awesome!
Thanks for being here Brianna, Don't forget to subscribe to our channel if you haven't already, it really helps us out - Much love!
Best parenting advice “lead by example “ and keep an open dialog with your children. Don’t be too strict either some kids rebel because their parents r too strict . Anyways I think u guys will be amazing parents when they reach their teenage years ! The little ones r adorable !
Thanks for that! Good advice
Great video! For bedtimes, you have to be consistent & start the process earlier in the early evening and be firm but stop or shorten naps immediately (Max is old enough to shorten or stop naps - just try it out. He might be cranky at first but he’ll adjust). That was key for my daughter (her naps were making her stay up too late b/c she wasn’t tired). For future - just raise them with love, respect, boundaries and consequences. Teach them the WHY behind things. But - they are their own people too and nothing will go as planned so just try to take everyday and breathe. The better foundation they have, the more quality family time, parent/kid connection, the better chance of them being stable later in life. 💕💕💕
Thanks Austin, super helpful!
Congrats on TH-cam 100,000 subscribers award 🤩💕💫
Just have to start a bed time routine! Bath, story, bed @ the same time every day and stay consistent, eventually it’ll stick.
Thanks a bunch for the input!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE you showing your family praying before meals!!!looking forward to your meal prep planner!
Congratulations!! On your Award!
I enjoy ur journey w/ family & work life &
Play! It’s just Life as a family!❤️
We did consistent bath times at 730 and bed time by 815… even if they don’t feel tired just laying in the crib and have that time to fall asleep themselveS…
Lots of prayers and using opportunities to teach them consequences… they watch you and being honest when they ask questions.. they may grow up and try things .. it’s scary
Love this video and everything you shared about parenting. What you’ve shared will ring true with so many parents, especially like the future stuff and how to protect them. I think that all you can do is be open with your children, listen to them, support them, create trust with them. Just be there for them. It’s hard to imagine them being independent but they will be one day and they’ll have their own minds and decisions to make. There’s so much we can’t control which is scary so just be ever present while they grow up so they know you’ve got their back.
To bring their bedtimes earlier I think it’s best to do it slowly, so for example, bring it back by half an hour every couple of days so it doesn’t feel too drastic. A bath, book, bed routine (or something to that affect) is a good rhythm to get into. It’s so nice having a couple of hours kid free to connect with your partner, but if it doesn’t happen immediately then that’s ok too. It’s easier said than done but taking a relaxed approach takes away too many expectations and frustrations. Parenting is a learning curve for everyone and each family will do it differently. I’m learning everyday and some days are much harder than others. I have to remind myself that everything is a phase. X
so helpful Grace, thanks for sharing!
This was one of my favorite videos that you've ever done- you all seem more relaxed and I loved the conversation. I totally agree with the reflections about lifestyle and the drawbacks of a "deferred-life" plan... sending you all love and prayers of blessing!
Thanks a bunch! We’re so glad you enjoyed this one!
I genuinely love how real you guys are.
Ahhh thanks Jessica
Yes! Homeschool as long as you can!!! It's the best!
Congratulations! I’ve been following your chanel for a few years now and I am so happy and proud of you for where you are today with your family and your business. Your content is amazing and I feel close to you even if we don’t know each other. This community brings me so much joy and inspiration! Thank you guys from Canada!
Thanks so much Garbielle!
You made my night- I’m a single mom (for almost 9 years) and today was a struggle day.
You guys are amazing parents and I have no worries that you two will do great as they grow-up.
Thank you so much!
We raised our 4 children living in other countries (China, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan) and traveling the world while my husband had his career. We didn't wait until we were "old" to do it and I'm so grateful we did it that way. We've been to over 140 countries and our kids had passports as soon as they were born. Now, we are in our 60's and living in the Middle East (Egypt and Sudan) doing humanitarian projects as volunteers with our church. We have been married 41 years this month and it has been a rich, fun life. When we didn't have money, we traveled on a shoe string but we did it because we wanted our kids to see the world and be associated with people and cultures. The world is so amazing and beautiful and so are the animals and people who inhabit it!! I'm so grateful we have been able to see so much of it!
Wow Laurie, sounds like an amazing life indeed. You guys inspire us!
I really loved this video! Real talk helps people relate and grow.
Regarding bedtimes, we like routines instead of a strict bedtime. Depending on how active the kids have been, how tired they feel, how much fun we’re having, and what we need to do the next day is how we decide when to start the bedtime routine. Sometimes they’re in bed by 8, other times 10:30 with us. It suits our lifestyle being homeschoolers/working from home.
As for helping our kids make better choices… well our kiddos are still little so I can’t say from experience as a parent but speaking from experience as kids who made MANY bad choices growing up it stemmed from childhood trauma, disempowerment and not having the space to emotionally mature. As well as our own personal healing journey, my husband is an emotions coach so we’re well researched in psychology and development and what drives peer pressure, risk taking and addictions. Id recommend looking into conscious parenting or also called responsive parenting and how to raise a child with minimal trauma, healthy family attachment and space for them to be authentic without judgment. The energy you bring to your videos it wouldn’t surprise me if you are already intuitively responsive/consciously parenting in many ways.
There are quite a few coaches, psychologists, psychotherapists etc on Instagram that have great content to get you started.
The parenting journey naturally has many ups and downs but I think ultimately our kids are our biggest teachers, they help us strive to be the best versions of ourselves and remind us how to see the beauty all around us 💚 best wishes to your family!
Thank you so much for you helpful input! We really truly appreciate it!
Love this video! My thoughts.......consistency is the absolute key! You're the parents, you set the rules and you abide by them as a team!! My kids all had strict nap and bedtime routines and they thrived. My grandson is the same, we can put him down for a nap and even if he isn't that tired he will cuddle his soft toys, talk to himself and eventually just drift off. Being able to self soothe is a really important skill for babies and toddlers. It teaches them self reliance from the get go which really helps with socialisation and kindergarten if that's where they're heading.
You're both doing great however, your kids are healthy, active and curious......you can't ask for better than that!
Loved the behind the scenes look , thanks for sharing. Great video as always!!💙💙🌱🌱
I’ve got 3 kids 2 and under haha…a 2 year old and 8 month old twins…vegan for nearly a decade!😄 in terms of sleep, our kids sleep 7-7 and nap great…consistency is key. You will probably have to start waking them earlier in the morning in order for them to get into a new routine and schedule and nap times have to be consistent and capped (you can’t let them nap for hours and hours)…so you have to follow appropriate wake windows (the amount of time that they’re awake for between sleeps). They say kids fall asleep easiest between 7-8pm because their drive to sleep is the strongest so I would definitely try for a bedtime in that range. Have a good bedtime routine with a few recognizable steps- let’s say bath, nurse, story, song. I have so many ideas, hard to put them all in one comment😬
So helpful, thanks for sharing!
to the mom dont be so hard on yourself ...from my fav author/artist....sark..."you are enough...you do enough...you are dearly loved"....
Thanks for the reminder!
Thank you so much for this video! I love seeing the reality of your lifestyle, and it definitely makes it seem more attainable. Honestly I could relate to so much of what you said, including your feeling about the deferred life plan!
Thanks Grace!
love the bowls and cups - have to get me some
I just recently found you guys after buying the vegan bundle. I have been binge watching your beautiful family and trying to absorb all your advice.
I wish you all the best on homeschooling your children, I have been homeschooling a child of a friend as I am a licensed teacher and it has been so great and the one to one education is so beneficial for him.
Your workouts are also wonderful and just what I have been looking for, so I say all this to say thank you for all your time (both of you), life experience, and sharing your knowledge.
Thanks for being real
Love the authenticity of these videos!
Thanks Emily!
All of your videos are my FAVORITE!!! Also, you use the BEST music. Keep up the amazing work :) Sending you all love!
Awe thanks a million, Nicole!
Love your honesty and transparency
Thank you!
Congratulations 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I enjoy all your videos.
We stick with routines over schedules ✨easy to manage and adapt with my infant daughter, as we’re not tied to the clock but my daughter gets the needed consistency.
Makes sense
They are going to try, you can only control so much. That being said, teach them your values every minute of every day. Catch your teachable moments. Repeat, Repeat, Repeat.....with a little luck, one day, it will come out in their behavior. By way of example, one of my constant things I said to my son as he was growing up was "If it is to be, it's up to me". Little did I know, he internalized that and, used it to push himself to accomplish the things he wanted. Somewhere along the line I offered to help him with something, can't remember what and he said...."No mom, if it is to be, it's up to me". Thank you for what you do....beautiful family!
Takingcarababies sleep course is full of so much amazing science backed information about how babies sleep. It changed our lives! We now have a baby who sleeps 7-7. HIGHLY recommend purchasing her course! It’s very interesting and works amazingly!
Thanks so much we are looking into it now!
I have four boys, I think putting them to bed between 7:30 and 8:15 is a good time for Max’s age. I think them having their own bed also let’s them grow up to become secure about being alone and being independent. I have never let my kids sleep in my bed except if we’ve had a storm, we felt our bed is our own space ! I feel as a couple, time alone is really good and important in a marriage.
Thanks Kellian!
Coconut bowls make everything more fun!!
Consistent bedtime routine for kiddos
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Adopt a routine YOU like. The trick is to keep doing the same thing every night and eventually it works. Bath, Pjs, brush teeth, book, prayers….It can take some patience, but if anyone can do it you guys can…. He also might surprise you and he could just take to the new routine and go to sleep like a pro. Good luck!!!🍀
Lastly, make his room a place he is excited about 😊
Helpful! Thanks Jules
Absolutely loved the BTS video so much! Would love to see more like this in the future 😘 I bought the coconut bowls for my breakfast smoothie bowls too 😀
Yay!! We’re so glad to hear all of that!🙌🙌
We have 5 kids. 4 of them are teenagers…19,17,14,13. We raised them as biblically based as possible. As they approached teenage years, we began working in a homeless ministry thru our church. I think this more than anything opened their eyes as to the effects that choices make for your future. Just seeing first hand the ravages of alcohol and drugs make on you more than anything “scared” them a bit. I would always ask the kiddos….”do you think that when they took that first drug, that they thought they would end up at this point?? No one ever thinks it will happen to them, and its hard to tell if it will happen to you.” Anyway that’s how we raised them and it seems to be working, so far 🙏. Lots of prayer, family Bible studies, and consistent family time. Everything else is up to Christ.
Don’t worry to much about when they are 18….enjoy the times when they are young…you will miss it. I wish I could rewind and do it again…I miss the little versions so much, but it is cool and scary to see them grow and develop into young adults.
Thank you for the insights 👼! It’s all about following Jesus thru and thru
Love these more real & raw videos!!!
Thanks Katelyn!
Sleep and a little time alone is important for you all! Dont feel guilty . They will cry but they will learn and be just fine. My boys are now 20 and 19. They loved their cribs and later their beds. I think a schedule is key and be consistent. Its a good tool for them to learn how to self soothe. I think the best advise can be from your parents. You both turned out great right! Liv is cracking me up watching Erin's hands. So cute!!
BTW, love your videos. I appriciate the inspiration and time you put in. The quality shows your hard work!
Congratulations!! I love seeing what you guys are up to and always enjoy the sit down chats and recipes!! Have a wonderful evening! ❤️🤗✨
Yesss! Thanks for following along we recognize that pretty face!
Congrats Guys!! You deserve the best!
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Thank you!!
Thanks for the shout out!! We had so much fun together! And we DID miss you two. 💖😃💖
Haha totally!! Glad you guys had a good time…will have to have another reunion when we get back!
I love 💕 the new place in Florida and the amazing jobs u guys r doing with the
coaching /videos/receipts! I think it’s fabulous that u r able to use your passion and talents so well as a couple and promote this amazing TH-cam channel/business u have going ! I would love to be able to give up the 9-5 40 office work and follow such a cool career! When u do what u love it’s soooo rewarding !!
Thanks so much Milena! We are having a ton of fun!
Do you think you would ever have a retreat in Florida? It is so beautiful there 🥰
Ohh, I love this idea too! Florida would be beautiful
YES! You guys read our minds!
That would be so awesome then to utilize what people have available in their areas! I’d definitely sign up!
Yes!!!!
Question 1 - Create a routine that becomes the new normal. Be very consistent and make it something that works for your family.
Question 2 - check out the kids version of the Seven Habits of Successful People. It is all about character development and being responsible for your actions and attitudes.
Wow thanks so much will read that book for sure!
Great video and insights once again!!! And your daughter is the cutest!!!
Thank you!
Congratulations 💓✨ love your philosophy on everything 💚💚🌱🌱
Thank you so much!!
Congratulations!
We did some sleep training with our little one. Strict routine very important, same time for bath, reading, prayer etc every night. Then in bed pat on back tickle whatever, say good night, mommy/daddy loves you and it's time to sleep. Then leave. If Max gets out of bed again as he is older, take back, but no more talking. Repeat put down, close blanket and pull door closed. Leave. Repeat repeat repeat but no talking (both parents must do same thing). He might cry and be niggly in the beginning but they really quickly catch on. If he is in a bed he can't get out of and is more of a crier that getting up start with same routine in beginning, leave, wait outside (even if he crying) for 1 min, go back in pat on back put down say mommy/daddy loves you and leave again- No picking up!! This time stay outside 3min, go back in repeat same routine, do not stay inside too long short but sweet loving but firm. Next time outside 5 minutes, then 7, then 9... We never went past 7 min and that was only the first night. We use to take 2 hours to get our little one too sleep (at 7 months) it was exhausting for me and dad and him. After we did this he slept within minutes after the third day... We were absolutely astonished 😂😂also much better the rest of the night and less in day so that we all had a better night's rest. It was definitely not cruel and he quickly snapped it. Obviously you know your child best and in circumstances when they are teething, ill or maybe going through a change (like new place your at now) it might take a while to get used to and adapt and you'll obviously be more patient if they are sick or something wrong. But I'll definitely say routine helped us alot. Don't underestimate the manipulation factor of the little ones... They know very well what they can get away with and find it much more entertaining to stay awake two hours if you are around "entertaining" (for lack of a better word) them. Max knows you love him and if it means you have to tough it out one or two night for him to get it it will be all right. Our bedtime is latest 20:00 and when he was baby was 19:30 latest. BUT that said he is definitely an early bird like 5:00/6:00 in morning early. 😂🐦
As for your other question about how they will turn out... I don't think there is any specific recipe... I am a teacher and have seen so many different kids, each with there one temperaments and personalities... Some from exactly the same parents and still totally different... My biggest advice would always be to love and cherish them (not spoil, there is a fine line between the two) and after that alot of prayer. Do not sweat this too much, even the mistakes... You yourselves made them... And isin't that also what made you the people you are today, not only the things we do right shapes us but definitely the things we did wrong as well. ❤️ Enjoy the moments with them in each phase... Don't think too far ahead, it goes so quickly even though now it might feel neverending. 😅 A very good book I could suggest is Doctor James Dobson Parenting Collection - helped us alot. He spent years and years with many families etc and has a goldmine of experience and information research he has done. Also with a Christian perspective 👍🏻👌🏻❤️
Love your channel... You guys are such stars! And don't seemed stressed to me at all (really) keep up the good work 😁😁👍🏻👍🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 congrats on the 100 000... Happy we could be part of that journey and we are better for it ❤️❤️😉
He's such a happy child
So happy!
I have six children, eldest is 26, youngest is 12. Don't future trip- one day at a time- stay in the present moment. The present creates the future. Parent with loving kindness and compassion, but also set boundaries. Have high expectations for behavior, but also allow for communication and give support. Instead of saying no- tell them what you need them to do. Be specific and consistent. apologize to them if you find yourself losing patience. rest. and thats it... and lots of love. (as you are catholics i recommend you check into catholic montessori for Max, perhaps find a parish using catechesis of the good shepherd)
Super good advice, yes, thanks Amanda!
Mabuhay!
From the Philippine Islands.
Your family & videos
are inspirations.
I am 53 with adult children and I am still fighting the clock. My brain has calmed down slowly with age, I have come to realize we cannot do it all and I am more ok with that than ever before. There is comfort in knowing we are not alone with those feelings.
This video and editing 🔥🔥 this beach looks like h e a v e n.
Great video guys. I enjoy your content.
Thanks Gloria!
Be honest to your kids. Tell them some of your experience and mistakes. Knowledge is power. Teach them to be independent and that they can take good decisions. The rest is up to them to become who they want. We can only guide them. One important thing we forget to teach is that failing is ok that's how we learn and grow. Nobody is perfect.
Good advice thank so much!
Congratulations guys! I love watching your videos and the kids are sooo adorable. You are both such a fantastic parents! Since you have moved to Florida I wanted to suggest you to look for a nice daycare, day home or preschool for Max. He is sooo ready for it:-) I work with kids and in Canada we have day homes, small day cares where 6-10 children are together playing and learning a lot. They love being with the peers and the environment is very inspiring and I think it's going to be so nice for you too. I love Florida, I am not sure where you are but one of my favorite spot is Pensacola:-)
Good idea thanks Andrea!
a beautiful family!
Thank you!
Awww… your poor baby girl trying to sleep! 😭😂
Haha so sweet
My daughter had a bottle of warm milk to have in bed well past 2 years. She would usually fall asleep drinking it (even though I was breastfeeding). I always sat with her until she fell asleep. When she grew out of that I would lie next to her and say I bet I fall asleep first, she would try so hard to beat me.
I have always been honest with my daughter and spoken to her as an equal, even through my divorce when she was just four. Children are super intelligent and deserve to be treated with respect and know that even grown ups get things wrong sometimes.
You look to be doing a great job with your children, keep respecting them, say sorry if you are in the wrong, listen to them, never trivialise their fears, worries or upsets, it's a big thing to them.
My daughter is 13 now and showing no signs of those teenage tantrums, she is a beautiful caring soul and I am so proud of her as you will be your babies ❤
Thanks for sharing Debbie!
Don't micromanage them! Encourage them to make wise choices but let them make their own decisions otherwise, they think you don't trust them and they will rebel! I, unfortunately, allowed my fear to control my decisions as a parent, and my boys who are grown now have some resentment towards me because of it. It breaks my heart and I realize I messed up as a mom. I wish I could go back and do better! You both seem very well-rounded and I think y'all will do fine. Your kiddos are experiencing some really cool things in life already and from your videos you both seem like awesome parents!
Congratulations
I’m on the same page as you guys as far as the kids future… I have 3 under 4 years old, my aunt had 3 and they all went to college and had a good head on their shoulders.. she said if you don’t keep them busy someone else will. She always had them in sports or went to the kids museum, park, church, they went to an environmental science charter school, lived in a good neighborhood, never moved and they ate dinner together every night … When they started driving they all pitched in their savings and got it matched towards their used cars. they shared minutes or data on their phones, never stayed the night anywhere but home… college came and was paid for but not books, 1st year in dorms was paid if that’s what they wanted and they had to pay for their own “lifestyle” but always had the option to live at home… and no social media back then ❤️ 😂 hoping this helps
Thanks Julie!
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As a kid in the house my mom would always tell me you do your best and God will do the rest and thinking about it I honestly think that's what my parents did they raised us to the best of our ability and left the rest to God and they have always been open like telling us about alcohol and smoking and if we wanted to try any to come talk to them and like I drank Infront of my parents to try it and feel it out and I felt fine no judgement if anything they where there and to also always go with your gut feeling if something didn't feel right like your at a party and not comfortable the phone me I'll fetch you don't get in the car because when you drink your vision is impaired like just being like open as much and not like be you can't do this or you cant so that because then that's I feel when kids would wanna try it behind your back and then it doesn't end well that would be my advice and to always keep praying for your kids my mom always says nothing in life keeps you on your knees like your kids do because we are always wanting to keep them safe so pray for them and keep the faith and I know my mom's friend they live in Dubai and as Christians living there she would anoint her kids and husband every morning before they leave the house for school or work to just know God is watching over them where ever the day may take them it's just something extra but I feel if that's what you feel is good to do with in your own hart and family then you do so loving the videos and inspiration for healthy plant based meals and even the faith Christian talks keeps me thinking of where I'm as well with that too ❤ thanks for the content much love and light stay blessed 🙏 🌴☀️
There's so much to say about raising kids. In a nutshell, we're a Christian family and my kids have grown up in church. My husband and I have always put our family first. I was a stay home mom, volunteered in their classroom, PTA, and together served in our Church. Having a church family and good friends from school has kept us all very close. We've always been a very active family. We hiked, walked, and ran together every week. We always practice good health; mind, body, and spirit, but not to say that I didn't allow my kids to have "junky" foods every once in a blue moon.
I've always told my kids that honesty was, and is, the most important thing to me. My husband and I have always maintained great communication with our kids. Every day I use to ask my kids the same questions; "How was your day? Did anything new or exciting happen today? Who did you sit with for lunch? What did you do at recess?" These questions are important because many times kids are not vocal about most things or they forget. These questions also showed my kids that I am very interested in their life and what happened during their day.
I've learned to pick my battles. My "kids" are now 23 & 19. My daughter, 23, was married this past June. My son is 19. To be very honest, they've been angels for most of their lives. I've always told them that if they wanted to drink or smoke, to ask me first, which they have. I have given them wine or a beer when they asked, and I allowed them to try a cigar. I would rather them be honest with me than feel like I would condemn them for asking or sneaking behind my back. They know that they can count on my husband and me to be there for them, no matter the circumstance. A testimony of my son would be to tell you that the other day, my husband and I went to my son's workplace and the manager and several of his co-workers, told us how much they love our son and how he's making a big difference in their work environment. My son is known as "the hugger" at work.
We're not a perfect family but we put God first in everything we do. One last piece of advice, sometimes parents and kids get mad at one another and stop talking. As parents, it is our responsibility to go to our kids and communicate with them.
Sounds perfect, thanks Ruth!
My son is 2,5 and he goes to bed at 8-.8.30 pm every night and I go to bed around midnight. Let him run outside for at least 2-3 hours during the day and we have a good evening routine, he loves books so I read for him before dinner around 6-6.30pm for about half an hours which is a great way to slow him down and get prepared to go to bed. After reading, we eat dinner 6.45-7.00pm then right after dinner is bath time which he loves so this is a good half an hour as well. After bath brushing teeth then diaper, pyjamas and I give him a bottle with formula, then goodnight kiss and I lay down next to him in his bed and sing something or we just lay silently until he fall asleep. I heard that at this age is not a good idea to read a book in bed right before sleep because their imagination is very intense and they get so excited so it will take longer to calm down and fall sleep
Haha!!! Girl, you will fight that clock until they are about 8, lol!!! I have six kids and my youngest two are 5 & 7 and it’s still pretty nuts. No worries tho, they get cooler and sweeter and way more fun than you can imagine 🥰💕🥰
Haha thanks Sonya
bed time we are still figuring it out, our eldest is 17 and is such a night owl, but in a good way she will read all night, Iam thankful for her love of books cause i know where she is. Our other 2 i really feel just fight it, We use some iherb homeopathic melatonin and is works. Strict bedtime routine works. Your doing an amazing job guys.
Thanks a bunch for sharing and for your words of encouragement!
I was terrified when my daughter started driving and honestly what helped me was and still now is GOD. Prayer for him to watch over her and to give me peace knowing that she will be okay is what helped. It's been 8 years now and she has never been in an accident.
That’s so reassuring to hear! Thanks love!
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My husband and I have 5 kids ages 30 to 19. Consistency is the best but also the hardest. Plan a bedtime ritual and stick to it. As they get older (school age) bedtime is easier. Constant open conversation is key. Tell them your life experiences, don’t hold back and be honest/frank. This helps them figure out what’s best for them. We have 3 in college, one 2nd year med school and one getting married. They still call to talk and ask advise! God bless! Love what your doing!!
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Amen!
Consistency at bed time! And unfortunately I think sometimes you got to let them cry and it could take some time for them to understand that they have to go to bed or that they can’t come out the room. I have five kids so some kids are easier than others. Two of mine cried for a month straight before they finally understood that they had to go to bed. And as far as them making good choices, you just do your best to teach them right from wrong. I have a 20-year-old that has a good head on his shoulder and a 16-year-old that just makes a bad choice at every turn. My other kids are 14, 13 and 4. So they’re still learning. Blessings to you and your beautiful family!
Thanks Ana!
Great video!
Would you share what homeschooling materials you use?
Yes, I would that as well!
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Thank you!
Love your videos. Can I please ask for the link to your blender please?
Communicate whether you want to talk about it or not. Let them talk when they want and you listen intently. Put yourself in their shoes before answering any questions. Explain what you believe and why. Let them make the choice and don't demand. If it's their choice, it's their consequence. Love who they are, not what you want them to be.
I've raised 2 happy, productive, faith based, loving and respectful children to adults.
Hello! I'd say for bedtime definitely an early dinner, if you allow screen time I wouldn't recommend it in the evening but a nice warm bath ( you can do a little massage to get them relaxed before getting dressed as well), dimmed lights if possible, a story and some relaxing music/ sounds before bed is usually very helpful. You can start a soothing playlist at dinner time too, just casually playing in the background😉. Lavender essential oil is commonly used on the bottom of their feet to help them relax, but keep an eye on then if they have nightmares or seem to be "agitated" while asleep. Some people are sensitive to lavender. I know several people who experience weird dreams or keep waking up during the night because of it. It might be hard the first few days but they will adapt to the new routine 😉
Wow thanks Fabi, I got sleepy just reading this haha!
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Congrats to you & Thnx 4 shouting out the single parents. It brought tears to my eyes. My children always had pretty strict bed times. Their was a nightly routine and a story or 2. They were so use to it that as they got older they would put themselves to bed without me having to do anything.
Your children are beautiful
Thanks Lauren!
Kids bedtime needs a night time routine. Be consistent with it. Create the routine and follow thru.
Always be honest with your children. My teenage girls ask us if they can try things- and with the safety of us there- we let them within those boundaries- it allows the curiosity to pass without having those scary bad decisions.
Great advice Aubrey!
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It’s inevitable that teenagers are going to encounter things like drugs and alcohol at some point. My parents were extremely restrictive and it didn’t prevent this in any way. If anything if created a negative environment where we were sneaking around and felt like we couldn’t talk to them about anything. I always think of things like would you rather your kid try alcohol for the first time under your supervision at a family function or from some random kid at school?
Such a good point! Thanks!
To answer you second question, I was raised by my grandma. So, I stayed out of trouble SOLELY because of her. She spoke so highly of me to other people and she gave me reassurance. I avoided getting in trouble with her because I didn't want her to be disappointed, or stressed out (because she was old)....also because a whooping was the punishment for bad behavior/disobedience so yeah, didn't want that either. And that's not to say that kids should behave according to their parents' approval because that can lead to being a people pleaser. It did make me feel like I HAD to live up to her standards, and that was kinda stressful./frustrating.
Hi! Do not believe that you said where you are in Florida, I am in Boca Raton. It looks like the Keys!!!! When you make a recipe please provide the recipe please. Enjoy!
Hi Fran, this recipe is in our new meal planner app! eatmoverestmealplanner.com
Be consistent with bedtime, my kids would be in by by 7pm every night and would have an hour wind down before hand with bath time, reading story etc. we would make sure that 90% of the time this was adhered to wish the occasional later bedtime if other things came up.
Thanks Karen!
Where did you guys get you cooking pot in the video? ❤
Sleep….we got a sleep coach. They worked with our family to make something work for us. We did not want the cry it out method. We did a natural way. Two year hold is sleeping by 7 pm and infant is sleeping by 8 or 9. Or later. Nothing is perfect. Hang in there!
Love 🥰 this video Erin & Dustin and love 💕both of you & family 👪. I love 💕💕God & Jesus more and it's great to focus on spirituality and I do this reading & meditating on the Bible daily and attending my religious meetings via Zoom twice a week. Prayer is also a good way to get close to Jehovah God.