Quiet Time is such a wonderful way to bring balance to your day! A little break for independent, quiet play is great for kids—it helps them unwind and process all the busy learning they’ve done earlier in the day. Plus, it’s a total game-changer for parents, too! When we get a moment to rest and…
The Quiet Time “How To” Series: Part Three
Part three, you gasp? Good heavens, how many parts are there for setting up a simple daily Quiet Time?!?! Well, for some unicorn children, it is one step. But, to be honest, those parents don’t even need Quiet Time. For the rest of us, it is a bit of a science—but when done correctly, it…
The Quiet Time “How To” Series: Part Two
Welcome back to my Quiet Time “How To” Series! As a Mama of four busy kids, I can assure you that you are going to LOVE your daily Quiet Time. This wasn’t a surprise to me, of course. I knew I would love an hour to myself each afternoon! A whole hour to rest, have…
The Quiet Time “How to” Series: Part One
I’ve got Quiet Time on the brain right now! (Okay, to be fair, that’s not exactly new—I’m pretty much always thinking about Quiet Time.) But lately? It’s been next-level. Like, full-on, knee-deep-in-Quiet-Time mode over here. Why? Because I’m on a mission. A mission to make quiet, independent play and learning feel less like a battle…
Preschool Quiet Time Activities
If you have a preschooler at home, you already know just how busy, curious, and wonderfully imaginative they can be. Their minds are always absorbing, exploring, and creating—which is amazing… and, let’s be honest, a little exhausting at times. That’s why I want to share a little secret with you today and introduce a powerful…
An Independent Activity for Toddlers: Make a Tupperware Train!
Can toddlers really (really) enjoy independent activities? Yes! Just ask the growing numbers of families in my Quiet Time Club! With a little bit of work, some time, and ensuring the ‘5 Golden Rules’ are followed, toddler and preschoolers can have enjoy independent activities and quiet time every single day with glowing success! But, why…