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the raw and the cookedAuthor: Dara Boxer
Dara Boxer is a stay-at-home mom to four kids six and under, committed to living a simple, well-organized, and beautifully functional life mostly for her own sanity. A former personal chef and cooking instructor, she brings that same intention to her home: from seasonal meal planning to laundry systems, quiet time routines, toy storage, and everything in between.Episodes release on Thursdays, and alternate between honest book reviews and practical strategies for managing the chaos of home life with little kids. Come for the rhythm tips, stay for the raw motherhood truths and maybe leave with a better grocery list. Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Books, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#178: Orchestrating Chaos: Bedtime Routines with Four Kids Under Six
Episode 178
Thursday, 19 June, 2025
Managing evening routines with four kids under six presents daily challenges that require flexibility, patience, and a consistent framework. Parenthood transforms us into versions of ourselves we never imagined possible, handling the beautiful chaos of young family life.• Striking a balance between consistent bedtime routines and summer flexibility• Reset the entire house after dinner with a family "power tidy" system• Divide evening responsibilities between partners without rigid role assignments• Implement age-appropriate chores for children as young as four years old• Coordinate multiple bedtime routines simultaneously while maintaining sanity• Find small moments of personal time even within chaotic evenings• Recognize that the intensity of parenting multiple young children is temporary• Acknowledge both the exhaustion and the deep pride of raising young childrenSend us a text
