{"id":3240,"date":"2015-07-16T09:20:25","date_gmt":"2015-07-16T13:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/characterinkblog.com\/?p=3240"},"modified":"2015-07-13T13:32:17","modified_gmt":"2015-07-13T17:32:17","slug":"podcast-handout-for-how-can-i-turn-my-day-from-chaos-to-control-from-rowdy-to-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/characterinkblog.com\/podcast-handout-for-how-can-i-turn-my-day-from-chaos-to-control-from-rowdy-to-routine\/","title":{"rendered":"Podcast Handout For ” How Can I Turn My Day From Chaos to Control? From Rowdy to Routine?”"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"How<\/a><\/p>\n

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Listen to the podcast HERE<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n

 
\nTWO IMPORTANT TIPS<\/strong><\/p>\n

(1)<\/strong> Don\u2019t think big\u2014don\u2019t try to do it all tomorrow! Start small. Solve little problems one at a time. Fix things in certain order that will bring you control.
\n(2)<\/strong> You can get better and better at organizing, scheduling, prioritizing, and home management<\/p>\n

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\nConsider Your Situation<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> Ages of children in school\u2014how much one-on-one time; how much small group work; how much independent work
\n2.<\/strong> Training of children in school\u2014how well they work independently, how much help they need; how much they can help the family on chores and following through by themselves
\n3.<\/strong> Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers\u2014how many; their needs; and whether you have a child-run home or the littles fit into your family\u2019s schedule
\n4.<\/strong> Work outside the home or work at home above and beyond homemaking and homeschooling\u2014big factor; your time is even harder to come by!
\n5.<\/strong> Type of teacher and home manager you would be if you could be (!)—loose schedule; extremely structured; etc.
\n6.<\/strong> Number of children total\u2014in school and littles; including number of helpers and how well they work
\n7.<\/strong> Special circumstances\u2014husband home during the day; food sensitivities in which you have to cook completely from scratch; etc.<\/p>\n

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Think in Terms of Time Blocks (Not Minutes or Even Hours)\u2014Don\u2019t worry about starting time of each block!<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> Early morning block (or not!)\u2014morning routines, first chore session, breakfast, breakfast clean up
\n2.<\/strong> Mid morning block\u2014together time
\n3.<\/strong> Late morning block\u2014tutoring sessions and independent work
\n4.<\/strong> Noon block-another chore session, lunch, lunch clean up
\n5.<\/strong> Early afternoon block\u2014stories, more tutoring, more independent work
\n6.<\/strong> Late afternoon block
\n7.<\/strong> Dinner hour block
\n8.<\/strong> After dinner block<\/p>\n

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Consider Big Picture Scheduling Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> When can you work with kids on school?
\n2.<\/strong> Least interrupted times for tutoring sessions
\n3.<\/strong> Chore schedules and sessions in place
\n4.<\/strong> Schedule for your family\u2014not because it works for someone else
\n5.<\/strong> Independent work lists for kids
\n6.<\/strong> Letting teens determine their own schedule
\n7.<\/strong> What time do you want to be done
\n8.<\/strong> Beware of overscheduling
\n9.<\/strong> Meeting all together any times?
\n10.<\/strong> Attach important things to things already in schedule
\n11.<\/strong> Consider tutoring sessions rather than daily meetings whenever it fits
\n12.<\/strong> Keep paperwork\/lesson planning on paper to the minimum that works for you<\/p>\n

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Getting Control Out of Chaos\u2014Practical Steps<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> Get the first hour of your day exactly as you want it\u2014do not worry about rest of day; do not let anything detract you from this goal
\n2.<\/strong> Teach kids morning routines next
\n3.<\/strong> First chore session of the day
\n4.<\/strong> Get a handle on independent work
\n5.<\/strong> All together time in place
\n6.<\/strong> Tutoring sessions
\n7.<\/strong> Second chore session in place<\/p>\n

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Considerations for Morning Routines\u2014no electronics until completed<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> Mom\u2014shower, Bible, straightening bedroom, dressed and ready for day, something out\/started for dinner that night, exercise if possible, time with littles
\n2.<\/strong> Olders\u2014shower, Bible, personal areas, make bed, exercise
\n3.<\/strong> Littles\u2014dress, mess, room, groom<\/p>\n

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Considerations for First Chore Session<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> Attach to something (breakfast?)
\n2.<\/strong> Make it 20 to 30 minutes long
\n3.<\/strong> Everybody working at same time
\n4.<\/strong> Put most important things in this session\u2014one load of laundry, wipe down bathrooms, picking up\/decluttering, unloading dishes, trash everywhere, fixing breakfast, etc.<\/p>\n

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Links:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

(1) Podcast Episode: Foundations for Becoming an Efficiency Expert<\/a>
\n(2) Podcast Episode: Children and Chores<\/a>
\n(3) Podcast Episode: Toddler Troubles<\/a>
\n(4) Podcast Episode: What to Do With a One Year Old<\/a>
\n(5) Podcast Episode: What to Do With a Kindergartener<\/a>
\n(6) Blog Posts: Chores<\/a>
\n(7) Blog Post: Independent Work Lists<\/a>
\n(8) Blog Posts: Morning Routines<\/a>
\n(9) Blog Post: Dishes, Laundry, Trash\u2014Two Times a Day<\/a>
\n(10) Blog Post: Organizing as Easy as ABC<\/a>
\n(11) Blog Post: Terrible Task List<\/a>
\n(12) Blog Post: Delighting in the Dailies<\/a><\/p>\n

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Listen to the podcast HERE<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Print this post.<\/a><\/p>\n

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