I seriously don’t think there are 24 hours in a day. With a full time job and 2 children in daycare; I think there’s only about 5 hours; because that’s what it feels like. Personally, there’s not time to get anything done after working from 8-5 and with the kids in daycare all day. Finding time to cook, bathe the kids, spend time with them, prepare for the next day, and get everyone to bed at a decent time— to do it all over again is HARD WORK!

In order to fit everything into my routine and somewhat keep my sanity, I’ve practiced these time management tips as a busy parent:

1. Knowing your order or importance:: ask yourself what it your priority and what is most important to you. I know for sure my children are, so they’ll come before anything or anybody. Order your obligations as to what’s important.
2. Limit your kids to activities: with having your children in too many activities it not only becomes overwhelming for you, but for your children as well. Unfortunately after basketball season ended for my son I did not put him in any more activities because practice and games are time consuming. It throws our routine out of whack.
3. Try to keep your house organized:: we all know this is a hard task, but when your home is neat and organized you feel like your mind isn’t as discombobulated. Teach your kids to put things where they belong. It’ll become a lifesaver.
4. ROUTINE!:: having a routine is one of the best and effective systems to have within a household. Kids are able to adapt to a routine and stay with it when they are on a consistent schedule.
5. Have calendars and to do list:: having a list handy and accessible of things that need to be done makes life more simple. At least you know you’re not forgetting any important tasks, dates, or appointments. Be sure to check out my Etsy shop for planners/ trackers/checklists SimplifiedLifeDesign

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