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Welcome to this weekend’s giveaway, sponsored by Lavender’s Blue Homeschool:
From Kelly at Lavender’s Blue:
“My goal is to support parents as they create a peaceful and connected family life.
I write about peaceful parenting, magical childhood, and homeschooling from a holistic perspective on the blog, where I also enjoy sharing favorite songs to sing and stories to tell. You can also connect with me on my Facebook page.
Most of us have more opportunity to create peace in the world through our parenting than through any other means. And homeschooling provides a powerful balance point in a world which is increasingly disconnected, rushed, overstimulated, and out of sync with the needs of children.
I think homeschooling parents are amazing. We’re taking on a big job with love and gusto and I think we deserve tremendous support!”
“I’m excited to offer a Waldorf-inspired kindergarten curriculum for parents who want to inspire their children’s learning through play, nature, art, song, and story.
My goal was to create a complete and beautifully integrated curriculum that helps parents feel confident, competent, and truly supported without having to pull everything together themselves.”
One Simple Homeschool reader will win the full Lavender’s Blue Homeschool Kindergarten Curriculum package (worth $217)!
This is a complete Waldorf-inspired curriculum with all the circle times, stories, painting (color) stories, crafts, and modeling parents need for kindergarten. It also includes audio recordings of all the songs and verses, and group consulting in a private facebook community.
How to Win
To be entered for a chance to win, leave a comment on this post answering this question: “How old are your children, and what’s one step you could take today to become a more peaceful parent?”
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Special offer:
Lavender’s Blue Homeschool is offering 20% off on all orders through Friday, October 4th. Use the coupon code “SIMPLEHOME” at checkout.
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Our children are 7,9,11 but we are in the middle of an adoption of a preschool boy from China. So this would be wonderful for the future. I think I could be a more peaceful parent by being connected to nature.
Our children are 4 and 1. I can be a more peaceful parent today by spending time in prayer.
My children are 5 and 2 years old. One way I could become a more peaceful parent is to make sure I get up a little earlier in the morning so I may have time to meditate on God’s word and have some slow time with myself. I find when I do this my day is so much better.
Our kids are 4, 3 and 16 months. A little more structure and planning would make me a more peaceful parent. Thanks!
My boys are 6 and 4. I have already started my search into new Kindergarten curriculums for my younger guy. Love Lavender’s Blue and the Waldorf approach. As far as becoming more peaceful in my parenting – I am trying to relax and slow down. I am letting my boys play more than filling their lives with this activity or that.
Mine and 2 and 2 months. I am taking my own timeouts lately when things get rough. It helps me cool down and respond more gently.
Our kids are 12, 10, 7, 5 and 6 months. A more peaceful day for begins by preparing the night before by putting things in order. Picking up, doing the dishes, a load of laundry etc. But right now, this morning, it would be spending time preparing my Sunday school lesson.
My boys are 2 and 4, and I could be a more peaceful parent by listening more closely to what they have to say.
Children aged 9, 8, 6 and 4. Accept everyone for who they are and not be judgemental- teach children by living what I preach.
I have two beans of 8 and 4 and today I’m planning on finding peace walking with my boys outside : )
Our children are 8, 6, 3 and 5 months. I could definately be a more peaceful mom if I spent more time in God’s Word and in prayer today. {More sleep could help as well 🙂 }
My children are 16 and 9 but I also provide childcare to a special needs 3.5 yo and also an 11 mo. This curriculum looks great. To become a more peaceful parent and caregiver I can relax more and just be with the kids more. Instead of always worrying about what needs to be done next. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
My children are 4,6 and 7. I know I will be a more peaceful parent if I wake up before my children and spend time in prayer!
Mine are 2.5 and 8 mo and I’m trying to be a more peaceful parent by keeping the big picture in view and not getting caught up in the daily small frustrations that can build up inside me if I’m not careful.
My kids are 4, 7, and 9…I could be a more peaceful parent if I learned not to be such a slave to my to-do list. I’m excited to have an opportunity to win this for my 4 year-old who I’ll be starting kindergarten with this coming fall!
My kids are ages 5 and 2.5. To be a more peaceful parent, I try to acknowledge and facilitate the “quiet time” needs of every member of the family.
My lovely little boys are 5 and 2. Peacefulness is remote at times in my world of little boys but, I find our most peaceful times are spent cuddling with a good book, playing a family game on the living room rug or enjoying a big bowl of popcorn on movie night. More moments like these sprinkled into our family’s life helps us to connect and enjoy each other. Thank you for the post 🙂
Our children are 4, 2 and 3 weeks old. I could be a more peaceful mother by being more fully “present”, aware and observant of subtleties. Thank you!
My oldest is almost 4. A step I try to take everyday to become more peaceful is to be more flexible. I love my calendars, my check lists, and my good intentions, but I’m learning to let things go and just flow through life with my family.
My children are 4 and 6, I think that being better organized would help make things more peaceful, the frustration that comes from not being able to find something is not the children’s fault.
My children are 11 and 2 . Homeschooling my oldest for the last 5 years, my biggest frustration Is trying not to get caught up in what needs to be done in the house. I know what The Lord has called me to be and that’s a loving homeschooling mother! So I could be more peaceful parent by believing that it’s ok to leave some things undone for a while! They will still be there when I’m done!!;)
My children are 4 and 2.5. We are expecting our third in February. I think I could be a more peaceful parent by prioritizing my life and using my time more wisely. Then I wouldn’t feel so rushed all the time.
My children are 3, 6, and 9. I could be a more peaceful parent by remembering to slow down and appreciate “today”.
My children are 11 and 2 . Homeschooling my oldest for the last 5 years, my biggest frustration Is trying not to get caught up in what needs to be done in the house. I know what The Lord has called me to be and that’s a loving homeschooling mother! So I could be more peaceful parent by believing that it’s ok to leave some things undone for a while! They will still be there later!!
My children are 7, 6, and 2. Today, we are aiming for a more peaceful day–some of our plans include a walk outside and an art project. We find that prayer, play, and being creative lead to more peace in our household.
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I have a 5yo son and 13yo daughter. To be more peaceful, I can pause before making a response to leave space to listen.
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My daughter is only five weeks old but I could be a more peaceful parent by sleeping when she sleeps so that I am not as sleep deprived.
My children are 10, 8, 3, 3 and one more little bitty from China will come home next summer. That means I’ll have 3 needing Kindergarten learning next year (What a blessing!) To be a more peaceful parent I really need to wake up earlier than what I do to be completely ready for the day when the children wake up. Thank-you for the chance to use such a wonderful curriculum.
I am striving to. Establish daily rhythm in our family. This will work best if I can get up at least an hour earlier then the rest of my family. I know this would create more peace for my family because I would be prepared organized and ready to love my family for the day!!
Oh and my children are 5, a daughter in heaven and 9 months.
My son is 4 at the end of this year and my daughter is 18 months old. One step towards being a more peaceful mama is to remind myself to be present and live in The Now.
(Thank you for the opportunity & the discount is brilliant :))
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I have a 5 and 8 year old. I try to get up before my girls and sip my coffee while looking outside and appreciate God’s creation. It makes feel whole and relaxed knowing I / we are a part oh his great plan.
My kids are 4 and 2. To be a more peaceful parent I’ve decided I need to take care of myself, to be more healthy. More sleep, exercise, heathly foods ect. When I dont feel good, im not any good to my children.
My littles are 5 & 2. Getting up before my kids is a huge challenge for me but the days I start with moments if quiet & prayer changes the peace level in my heart drastically.
I have 5 and 3 year old boys. To keep our house peaceful, I continually work on Slowing Down! (life, errands, everything…)
we have a 25, 21, 8 and 5 year old….YES….we are crazy!
25 graduated UT (knoxville) living in NYC now, 21 in last year at maryville college, 8 is in 3rd and smater than i am and 5 year old is the only boy, kindergarden and i dont have a clue what to do with him.
to keep the peace…coffee and long talks with the hubby!!
My kids are 7, 4, and 5 months. I could be amore peaceful parent by getting more sleep!
My children are 3 years and 10 months.
I think menu planning would help me to be more peaceful as a parent – I’m always stressing about what to cook.
My children are 5, 2, and 1 month. One step toward being a more peaceful parent is to have a cleaning schedule in place. This way I can plan for the kids to help and I can rest easier knowing that over a series if days things will get done and be neater rather than just feeling overwhelmed and burdened to keep working instead of stopping to play, read , or teach.
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Almost 3 and hopefully working on more. I would say “yes” more to really playing with him.
My children are 4, 2, and 7 months. I can be a peaceful parent today by having my morning devotions and spending more time in prayer. 🙂
My girls are 4 and 2. One way I can become more peaceful as a parent is to watch and listen more. To listen to what my kids say and watch as they explore this world and respond out of love and guidance.
Our children are 6, 9, 11, and 14. The way in which I think I have become a more peaceful parent is by eliminating a lot of the stress from the outside world in our lives. My children are not over scheduled, nor are they bombarded with so much of the chaos that many people now involved in. We no longer have a television, and the only cell phone is a simple one that’s kept in the car for emergencies only, all the gadgets and gizmos have been removed so that we are all less caught up in the media circus, which makes for a much more peaceful life for all of us. Our home has become our sanctuary and our children are happy, calm and simply put…children.
My 10 children are age 5 – 18, so I would love to use this curriculum with my youngest, Nathan. It seems so gentle and relaxed. One step toward more peaceful parenting for me, would be to pray more, and give my concerns and thoughts to God.
My children are 10, 8, 6, 4, and 2. The way I try to be a more peaceful parent is at least 15 minutes of personal bible time daily and sleep. I try to go to bed when or shortly after I put my children down to sleep or short naps. obviously, this was harder to do with infants- but, a restful mama is a peaceful mama.
11, 8, 5. I can always bring more peace by simply being more present.
My boys are 4 and 8. I love the freedom that homeschooling allows but setting up a daily routine would help me be a more peaceful parent.
My daughter is 3.5 y and my son is 9 m. I can be a more peaceful parent by daily surrendering my anxieties to God, reading His Word, and establishing a routine that brings out the best and most creative play in my family. I’d love to start this curriculum today. It looks great! Thank you.
My Son is almost two and I am a couple of months away from adding another bundle of joy to our family! I can be a more peaceful parent by not worrying about money so much and trusting God more to provide for us. I know this in my head but my heart forgets sometimes!
Our children are 4, 2, and 8 months. I could be a more peaceful parent (like a lot of other parents here!) by trying to be more prayerful throughout the day.
My children are 9, 8, 7, 5 & not yet born. 😉 My 5 year old is obsessed with painting and isn’t quite buying book work yet, so this curriculum sounds great for him.
I *know* that if I could just make myself get up earlier than the children (ufda!) then my mornings, and therefore my day, would be more peaceful. A girl just needs some quiet once in a while, canIgetanamen?
I have a daughter, 4, and two boys, 2.5 and 1, and a third boy due in an another month. This curriculum sounds like what we are looking for to start our daughter in kindergarten next year! One thing I do to be a more peaceful parent is make sure I have a quiet moment in the morning for devotions and reflection, to ground myself before hitting the day running after toddlers!
My children are 6 and 2. The steps I can take to becoming a more peaceful parent are to really plan out my day, so I am not overwhelmed by the daily tasks, play outside more with my kids, as they (and I) need the outdoor time very much, and remember to eat well and drink lots of water!
My kids are 5 and 2. The best thing I can do to create peace in my family life today is breathe. Remembering to breathe, remembering that it isn’t an emergency–those two things can always help talk me out of “fight or flight” and I need to do them more in my day-to-day. Thanks!
My boys are 4 months, 3.5 and 6 years old. The on thing I know I need to do to become a more peaceful parent is to step back and take the boys lead.
Our kids are 12, 10, 5 and 3. Something I could do today to make our day more peaceful is to get up before the children and be ready for when they wake up. I’m not being consistent enough at this even though I know it works wonders.
Thanks for the chance to win!
My children are 13, 4, 2, and 8 mos. One thing I could do to become a more peaceful parent is to not worry about the condition of my house and focus more on spending time enjoying the learning process with my children.
My kids are 4.5, 20 months and due in January. I think that the best thing in me being a peaceful parent is carving out time each day to take care of myself – exercise, yoga, a book, a bath. Hard to do some days!
My little prince is 5 years old and my little princess is a precocious 3 year old. My peaceful parenting goal today would be to let go of my issue with dirty clothes and splash in the puddles.
Our boys are 4, 6, 8, 9, and 11. I know that if I would really die to self everyday things would be more peaceful! I feel like I do ok for a while then I seem to forget to pray for God’s help when things start going downhill.
wow this looks amazing! my sons are 5 and 2… i have a much more peaceful home life when I can focus 100% on my kids. living in a small nyc apt, with no backyard, arts and crafts projects are our staple activity. when we are focused on making and working together our home life is so much more peaceful..when my oldest tumbles out of bed the first thing he says is “where’s my art project mom?”….thanks for offering such a wonderful giveaway…love what you do!
My children are C/6 E/3 and R/10 months. One thing I could do to be a more peaceful parent is to read and tell stories to them consistently, at least 20 minutes every day. We read together, but not enough and i think it would speak to their hearts and mine to share that simple, calm time together every day.
My children are 4 and 2 years old. I wish we had a more peaceful morning routine so we could all start the day in sync with one another. Thank you for offering the giveaway!
My children are 4.5, 3.5, & just 5 days old. Something I could do to be a more peaceful parent is to make sure I exercise every day. It makes me feel so much more calm and collected.
I have four children ages 4-10. I remain a peaceful parent with prayer, solitude and good sleep.
My children are 11, 4 and 2. And I can work on being a more peaceful, present moment mama by going to bed at a decent hour so I get 7-8 hours of sleep instead of 5 or 6. Thank you so much for the chance to win such a generous give away!
I have three lovely little girls: 4, 2, and almost 1. To become a more peaceful parent, I think I need to get back to taking more nature walks by myself. I used to use that time to pray and think and get some much needed alone time. It was also a great way to connect with nature. I think this is why I’m so excited about this curriculum and would love to implement it next year for my daughter’s first year of kindergarten.
I have three boys 7,6 and 4. We’ve just started homeschooling and this sounds like it would be perfect to use!
I have been trying to declutter our house and get rid of non-essentials and am finding that the more I get rid of the more peaceful I am. (That clutter was stressing me out!)
Ah my little girl (going into kindergarten next year) would love this. My kids are 4 & 6. Something that has recently helped me is recalibrating my mindset. We’re homeschoolers, so we have all the time in the world to slow down. There is no rush to finish projects or paintings, no rush to get out the door, and the to do list will never, ever go away. This has helped me a lot.
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My kids are 7 and 4. I need to calm down and not be so “Type A” with them. Have more grace and realize they are still kids!
My children are 3 1/2 and 5 1/2 years old. One way I can become a more peaceful parent is taking a deep breathe before every sentence! And also taking time to take care of myself…whether it be coffee by myself each morning or an afternoon walk. Thanks for this giveaway! I appreciate your blog and all your positive words of encouragement!
My kidos are 5 and 2. We will be starting kindergarten next year. I believe I could become a more peaceful parent by focusing on the big picture and end goal instead f all the little things.
My children are 6, 4, 3(the only girl), 2, and 9 months old. So sweet and full of enthusiastic energy! For me to be a more peaceful mommy, I believe getting up before my babies and spending time in Gods word is key. I need that quiet moment before the “storm” if you will!
Thanks for offering a giveaway!!
My children are 4, 3,2,1 and one on the way. I know I would be a more peaceful parent if I spent more time reading the life giving word of God. It’s like water for my soul!
My husband and I have two boys, ages four and two. Reading the comments, it looks like my “one thing” is the same as many others. Days go much more peacefully when I’ve been able to get up before the boys and have some time to myself to get ready for the day.
My kids are 4, 6, 8, and 10. Reading my scriptures, saying my prayers and taking time out for myself help me to be more peaceful.
My boys will be turning 3 & 5 in the next month. They are both full of energy and at times it is too much for this type A mom. But I try to take a breather before I react and a good way to do that is saying the Jesus prayer; Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
After that is said I feel more at peace and can react in a calm manner.
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They are 3, 6, and 7. 🙂
Being up before everyone else helps me to be more peaceful. Today, I’ll add in our pretty music, light the candles at breakfast, and tuck something fun into the oven.
My boys are almost 6, 3 and 1. I want to be more peaceful and so far the only thing that works is long bike rides together on our cargo bike.
My children are 4, 8, and 10. I should learn not to sweat the small stuff and get more rest!
My kids are 6 and 3. Our home would be more peaceful if I could get up ahead of them in the mornings, do my quiet time and get dressed so we could start school at an earlier time and not be stressed about fitting everything in. Trying to work on that.
My child is two years old, and I can become a more peaceful parent by focusing on the moment while keeping the big picture in mind
My children are 13, 11, 6, and 4.
I am a much more peaceful and happier mother and wife when I take care of myself. When I’m up before the kids to exercise and when I am eating clean foods :o)
My kiddos are 15, 10, 5, and 3 months. I am seeking new direction in our homeschooling days and more openness and healing. Thank you and blessings!
I have two kids at home now, a 5 1/2 yr old and a 15 yr old. Both are high needs kids we’ve adopted. I am constantly looking for ways to make life more peaceful. Today I am leaving for the weekend, alone. To help my eldest daughter, who lives much too far away. (300 mi) I need the break of the long drive to pray through, think through, just be. The reasons the oldest needs help are tragic, beyond her poor health is watching her husband suffer through stage 4 cancer when she hoped to be pregnant with their first child by now. Though not conducive to peace, my mother’s soul needs to care for all my children, even those who are grown and married for quite a while now. It wasn’t long ago when the thought of anyone else being able to manage the two boys, was laughable. Praise God we were making strides in freeing me up to be the mom to two girls who wanted to start growing their families this year.
I could pay more attention to the natural rythem of my home. Get us outside more.
My girls are 3 and 15 months (and another baby on the way). To be more peaceful has been the goal in this house as of late. I believe that as long as I can get a little bit of me time every day, we are all good. It doesn’t really matter when that time happens, as long as it does.
My son is 2. Getting more sleep would make things peaceful, so I am to go to bed a little earlier and not to stress the little things that happen through the day.
Our children are 5 and 9 – and we would love to win this curriculum.
One thing that I could do to (and have recently begun) to help make things more peaceful around home is prep for the next day the night before. Breakfast dishes are on the table, clothing is laid out, lunches are made, etc. It really has been helping to start us off in a more peaceful and – frankly – happy state of mind. I really hope that we will be able to sustain this habit throughout the year.
My children are 3 and 17 months.
We are a religious family and I would like to start our day off with scriptures.
I’m convinced that if I could get everyone to do this that myself, and the rest of the family, would be more peaceful.
My children are 3 and 15 months. I have actually been eyeing this curriculum for a while now and I would love to win it! I try my hardest to be a peaceful parent, I read a lot of parenting books and articles just to help me become a better peaceful parent. It’s hard sometimes especially when I’m not getting much sleep, but reading helps remind me of my goals, and being a part of the internet community of like-minded mama’s helps tremendously, I know I’m not alone in what I am going through :).
I have a beautiful little bumblebee, she is five and growing oh so quickly, I believe my household would be more peaceful, if we could have the chance to homeschool, I read about it and want to know more about , I DREAM about it , but get overwhelmed by it, I think my daughter would benefit from it , and so would- as it fits us soooo perfectly – but where to start—Im glad I found you all!
My kiddos are 5, 3 and 1. One of the many things I can do to be a more peaceful person is plan more outings with like minded, gentle parents. We recently moved to our homestead, and being isolated has gotten us out of our rhythm.
My baby boy is 1 & my daughter will be 6 on Oct. 8th.
One step I AM taking to be a more peaceful parent is to be less reactive and more empathetic. (Not the way I was raised). I say I AM taking this step because it’s been a long process, something I have to be mindful of every day. Some days are better than others but, with God’s help & grace, I’m constantly growing & changing myself within. 🙂
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Hello! My children are 11 and 6. The thing I keep trying to work on is really listening and observing my children. Thanks for the generous offer.
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My kids are 7, 5, 3 and 1. I would have to agree with Chris. Getting up before the kids makes me more peaceful but it is SO hard!!!!
My children are 10, 7 and 3. I think I could be a more peaceful parent by ensuring our morning is kicked off with a morning walk (nature is a natural soother) and reading reminding of peace and kindness. Thanks for the chance – your curriculum looks amazing!
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My kidlets are 3 yrs and 6 months. I could be a more peaceful parent by choosing to get rid of some of the distractions that pull my attention away frommy kids.
My kids are 9,7,5,3 &3 I have 4 boys and one girl, so peace in the sense of quiet isn’t a reality most of te time:) (boys are really noisy). We have started taking daily nature walks and I notice the day goes better when we get outside a bunch.
Hello! I have 3 boys 4.5, 2.5, 14 months. We will be starting homeschooling soon and this would be an amazing ‘first taste!’.
I need to have the courage to ask for, or schedule time for me to be more at peace. Time alone fostering my interests, or just soaking up quiet time it essential to more balance and peace.
Thanks for doing and sharing what you do ladies!
My littles are 4 and 2 and this giveaway is amazing! One way I’ve been trying to parent more peacefully is by eliminating all the busyness in our lives. Cutting things out that aren’t as fulfilling; learning to say no : )
Our children are 11, 9, 7, and twin 3 yr olds. If I could manage to get up before them without out it being o’dark thirty, our days would be more peaceful! Thank you for this opportunity!!!!
My daughter is 5. I am a more peaceful parent when I remember to enjoy my daughter, she won’t be young forever and this time I have with her is such a blessing.
My kids are 5 & 2. I think to be a more peaceful parent I would need to take some more me time :]
I have a 7, 4 and 9 month old. I could be a more peaceful parent by stopping and listening. It’s so easy to get busy with the things that do not matter.
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My little guy is 4 years old. I think I am a more peaceful parent when I live in the moment, don’t stress about schedules and “being somewhere,” and just let our day have its own natural rhythm.
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My youngest is 4 and I have committed to speaking in a soft voice even when unhappy.
We have two almost five year olds and a ten month old. Today will be more peaceful if I load up everyone and go outside for a long fall walk and don’t worry about what’s not getting “done” at home.
I have a 2 and a 5 year old. And I think our house would be more peaceful if I slept more! I am working on it 🙂
I have 3 kids, ages 11, 8 and 4. I would love to use this curriculum for my 4 year old. We are a peaceful family when we are not busy and can spend most of our time at home, that is something we can choose to do.
My 3 boys are 5 1/2 years (almost six he tells everyone proudly), 3 years and almost 4 months old.
One thing I could do to be a more peaceful parent is remember that I too was once a child and try to see through their eyes more and my eyes less.
My children are 6, 2, and one soon to be earthside. 😉 The one thing that would make me a more peaceful parent is making more time for myself: getting enough rest, taking a break when I need it-whether that be in another room or out of the house alone for a bit. When I value and attend to my own needs, I can then be fully present for my family’s.
Thank you for this giveaway!
My son is 3 1/2. Today in order to be a more peaceful parent I can unplug and live in the moment. It is a daily struggle for me to live in the moment. I am constantly thinking about too many things at once.
Kiddos are 4 and almost 3. I love Ann Voskamp’s “One Thousand Gifts” and I think the piece of the puzzle that will make me a more peaceful parent is intentionally looking for the blessings, (which are everywhere of course) and looking up in gratitude. Thank you for all you do in service to mom’s everywhere! 🙂
My daughters are almost 5 and 9. I am at my most peaceful when I turn on soft music and pile on the couch with my girls with a stack of books. We shut out the outside world and enjoy the stories and our snuggly time!
Hi, my son is 11 months old. I am learning to be a more peaceful parent even on those horrible days..by just looking into my little one’s eyes..I know he loves for all that I am….
I have a 5, 3.5, and 1 year old. I am working on becoming a more peaceful parent by educating myself about appropriate child development and treating my children how I would want to be treated by my husband. I try and take care of myself by getting more sleep and better food, too.
My kids are 4 and 1 1/2 (x2). I can take naps when my kids go for their rest time… that makes me more peaceful!
I am a more peaceful parent when I make sure to take care of my own basic needs.
My daughter is 2.5. Something I could do to be a more peaceful parent is to be more patient.
my boys are 3 and 5. One step toward peace today is to embrace their amazing energy.
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Hi I have a 4 year old son and 7 year old daughter, for me to become a more peaceful parent I think I would need to find my inner peace! My mind is so busy all the time constantly busy mentally. Also just accepting that kids will do kid things, enjoying all they do even if does not seem so enjoyable at the moment. Because at the end of the day I have two amazing children and am very blessed to have the opportunity to homeschool them, even with all the criticizing we get for doing it! I know I wouldn’t have it any other way, best decision we have ever made.
My children are ages 3months, 4, 9 and 11. There is always peace in my home when I set aside my to do list and spend time playing with my kids.
my children are 14, 8,5 and 2 and if i did my yoga every day, it would definitely make me a more peaceful parent!
My children are 6, 4, and 9mo old. I work on being a peaceful parent by trying to stay present, and remembering I only get this moment with them one, and it will be too quickly gone.
My son just turned 5! One step toward peace today would be to trust God and enjoy my family without worrying about anything 🙂
My children are ages 8 months, 4, 6, and 11. With a small home and 4 kids our house is rarely peaceful 🙂 I am working on getting the kids to talk about their feelings instead of screaming/arguing all the time. Your blog is great!
My boys are 6 & 10 and I become more peaceful when I remember they are children and they are suppose to make messes and mistakes.
My daughter is 2. I can be a more peaceful parent today if I follow her lead more instead of holding too tight to my plans for the day.
I have two precious little girls who are 5 and 3. I think one step I could take today to become a more peaceful parent is to let go of any negative thoughts I have about myself…that I’m not good enough or that I’m not smart enough. Just embrace who I am as a loving mother to my girls and I realize I am totally enough!!!
My kids are 8.5, 7, 5.5, 4, 1.5, and 5 months. I am working on not raising my voice no matter how upset I may be.
My oldest is two. And, to become a more peaceful parent, I need to wake up before the kids to shower and pray.
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My kids are 1, almost 3, and almost 6. When I find myself getting angry with my 2 year old, I just imagine how she looks while sleeping, and I fill myself with those same feelings of love and peacefulness. Also, deep breaths and counting actually work 🙂
Hi! My children are 6, 4, and 2. I think I need to try for less structure to become a more peaceful parent. We do have a lot of fun already, but I think maybe a bit less structure would be even better. Thank you for this opportunity!
My children are 17, 14, 10, 7 and 2. If I could keep this in the forefront of my mind, I could parent more peacefully: these children a God’s gift to me and my job is to facilitate their growth, not control it.
My kids are 19months and 3 years. I think that I could take more steps to be more mentally prepared while at the same time letting the kids actions be my guide for their day. I would be able to use this in my older child’s routine to give him more mental stimulation and the younger more free quiet play.
My kids are nine, seven, and three. Being a peaceful parent . . . hard to narrow the ideas to one, but taking a moment even with the kids to breath calmly and filling are home with enjoyable music are two of my favorite ways to be a more peaceful parent.
My kids are 7 and almost 4. To keep a peaceful home, I believe in keeping the teachings of Jesus front and center. He loved all, and when you meditate on the Word, peace fills you. I start my days reading my devotional “Jesus Calling: Finding Peace in His Presence”. It helps my day begin peacefully, and when I feel calm and peaceful, the whole family follows. I have learned that I can really set the tone of my household. When mom is stressed, everyone feeds off of that. But when I am calm, there is certainly more peace in the home.
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I have a just-turned-7-year-old (and we are officially ‘starting’ homeschool now) and also a 9 month old. I am hitting the ground running but surrounded by naysayers and praying that God give me more peace about everything I am doing everyday. One step I could do today to become a more peaceful parent would be to focus on being present with my kids the most I can – being as ‘there’ for them as possible during this short time that seems to pass so quickly.
Thank you,
Lisa
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I’ve been eying the Lavender Blue curriculum for a little while now, would love to win!
My daughter is 2y and I need to just GET RID of soo much stuff so that I can spend less time dealing with stuff and more time connecting with her and myself.
My kids are 8, 6 and 2. Letting go of perfectionism certainly would be the one thing that would lead me to become a more peaceful mom!
I have two children, ages 6.5 and 3, and one on the way. We just started homeschooling the older one, and I could make our home more peaceful by putting into practice more of what I know, and getting up earlier so I can get a handle on things before the kids get up.
My son is five. I can be a more peaceful parent by remembering he has challenges and isn’t a typical five-year-old, and be more patient and enjoy him where he’s at.
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How wonderful! I would love this for my daughter!
My son is 3 and I have a baby on the way. To me, being a more peaceful parent means actually playing with my son and giving him the chance to play unfettered.
This is great advice when you have young ones like Lavender’s Blue but as they get older and you have teens and young children….it is not as easy. It’s easy to write and talk about peaceful parenting and schedules when they are young but it gets much harder as they get older. Your schedule is not your own as much!
We have an 8,4,and 1 year old. Simplifying could come in so many ways.. But to start I think decluttering would be good for everyone:) thank you for the giveaway!
My daughters are 4 and 1. The way that I can make sure I am a more peaceful parent today is to make sure that I eat when I need to. It seems so simple but it has been hard to actually follow through on that. Life gets crazy and then I get crazy!
I could become a more peaceful parent by establishing a routine with my 5-year-old son (and the one on the way!) so that he knows what’s next and we can have a nice flow to our days instead of the chaos that leaves me frustrated and him confused.
My daughters are 5, 2.5, and 8 weeks. Since I have started homeschooling my oldest, I have found myself over multitasking, especially during breastfeeding. I can be a more peaceful parent by uni-tasking when I am with the children – especially when I am nursing!
My boys are 3 and 11 months. I struggle daily with peaceful parenting. It is so hard to unlearn how you were parented. But I take it one day at a time and always try to keep my voice soft and gentle. It’s really hard to be hateful and sarcastic when you are speaking softly. I tell my boys to be gentle and kind and I try to model that as often as I can.
My kids are 6, 4, and 19 months. I need to take a time out to think when I feel myself getting crazy. Thanks!
Saying no to commitmits outside my family makes me a more peaceful parent.
My Children are 10,8,4,2 And The Best thing I can do to become a more Peaceful Parent today is PRAY!
My kiddos are 6, 4, and 10 months. I can be a more peaceful parent by getting enough sleep at night. I cope much better with things if I’ve had adequate sleep.
My little ones are 5 and 7 months. I will be more empathetic and understanding when they are upset.
My daughter is 4 yrs and my son is 4 months. I can be a more peaceful parent today by not comparing myself to other moms who seem to have it more together.
I have 2 three year olds and get my best peace when we are all snuggled on the couch reading the same book for the 100th time and loving every word
My boys are 2 years and 17 months old. They are both very adventurous with little safety awareness like most toddlers. I work at remaining calm when I have to step in and save them from, what seems to me, certain disaster. I find if they can tell something they are doing worries me, they do it that much more! Thanks for the giveaway!
My children are ages 2 and 1. Today I am working to become a more peaceful parent by unpacking our home. We moved recently and still have a ton of boxes sitting around. I finally realized how much stress they are causing me. I will feel much more at ease when we are settled and I don’t have to look at all this clutter.
Our son is 5 years old. I can seek peace as a parent by putting myself in his shoes more often. The world is all new to him. Something that may make perfect sense to me often is a foreign concept to him. Taking time to explaining things in a way that he will best understand will definitly make for a more peaceful situation in our daily lives.
ii would be more peaceful if I accepted I am not in control over most things. I have 5, 3, and 3 week old boys I am homeschooling 🙂
Oh so beautiful! My children are six, five, three, two and #five is due at Christmas! I make peace today by responding to my children with a gentle voice and bending down to look into their eyes each time.
My children are 5, almost 4, 2, and a bun in the oven! LOL One thing that I could do to be a more peaceful parent, is reminding myself even more that my children are not little adults, and sometimes, they are just going to act out! Them being “kids” doesn’t mean that they are out to get me, or that I’m a bad parent. I constantly pray for more peace when dealing with them.
My boys are 5 and 2. I would like to be more peaceful by being more patient with my boys.
My kids are 5 1/2 and nearly-3. Nurturing a peaceful connection with my own parents is one thing I do to be a more peace-filled parent.
My kids are 4 and 2. I keep reminding myself to slow down.
4.5 and 1.5. still trying to discover a balance point for peace in our home.
My kids are 2 and 4. And I probably just need to spend a lot more time in prayer about my attitude!
I have a six year old, a three year old and a 1.5 year old. We work on having quiet spaces in the day, gentle tongues with each other and lots of outside time!
Our children are 11, 10, 8, 7, 6, 3 and 2 . I homeschool and I think myself and family are quite peaceful not to toot my own horn:) I think that laughter and patience are always key for us in keeping the peace and respecting my spouse because when you have an awesome relationship with your spouse that always gives our children the best example. Thanks so much
I have 4 children ages 6,6,4,3 and had to pull everything together last year for Kindergarten and it was really hard. I would LOVE to have a Kinder curric for my next two children, and play based is ALWAYS best! Thanks for this offer:)!
I would be a more peaceful parent if I would stop and take a deep breath, pray, and respond in love more often. When I respond quickly it only aggrevates my nerves and my children…
My kiddos are 16, 10, 8, &3. I try to get up really early in the morning to have prayer time, exercise and coffee. That way everyone is still asleep and I can relax.
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My kids are 5, 4, 2 and 1. Our life is a little crazy to say the least. I find myself getting most upset when I don’t leave enough time to get out of the house. If I plan a little more in advance, we don’t need to be so rushed and everyone is in a better mood!
My daughter is 4 years old and will be in Kindergarten next year and would love to win this for her. The one thing you can do to be a more peaceful parent is to meditate daily even if you can only “squeeze” in 5 to 10 minutes a day it does help.
My kids are 3 and 8 months. I am a more peaceful parent when I get up before then and have some time just me, Jesus, and my cup of coffee
My daughter is almost 3, and a step I will take to be a more peaceful parent is to be more patient with her curiosity.
My girls are 6 & 3 years old.
The one step I could take today to become a more peaceful parent is to remember to take my medication — it keeps me sane — and I’m not too proud to admit that. 🙂
I have a 4 and 6 year old. I could have a snack plan to make life more peaceful!
I’m working on getting rid of a lot of the random stuff in our house. Less stuff= less mess = less stress = a more peaceful me!
My little girl is 15 months old.
My children at 4 years old and 13 months. I could be more peaceful if I didn’t spend so much time with my panties in a wad over time constraints. 🙂
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My kids are 8,6, 4.5 and 3. The thing I am doing to become a more peaceful parent is realize when I’m getting worked up and take a breather right away.
My son is 3 1/2. My struggles with peaceful parenting are presently to do with my decision to home school, and then immediately feel overwhelmed by the negative responses I’ve had to hear about the choice. 🙁 It’s done nothing to change our minds, but boy howdy, it’d be great to have some support!
I forgot my step to feel better! I just take it one day at a time, and am seeking local groups that will help me feel more supported and part of the community.
My daughter is 4. One step I could take to become a more peaceful parent would be to chill out and not worry so much about doing things perfectly.
My kids are, 4 ,7,9 and 17. I am a more peaceful parent when I am aware that my children are souls and are here to teach me. Children have the essential knowledge and I offer them the education of this planet. It’s a beautiful exchange. When your heart is puro you can be paceful.
My kiddo’s are 8, 4, 4, and 8 weeks. Today I made a coice to be a more peaceful parent. I took my boys out of a wonderful preschool that I was reluctant to leave, so that our family can focus on kindness and calm. I hugged my kids and welcomed them back home and we all felt a calm we have been in search of for many, many months. I thank all the women that participate in this blog for inspiring me to hug my kids close and watch them blossom.
My kids are 3 and 11 months. I am trying to be a more peaceful parent by not raising my voice/getting as frustrated with them and by simplifying my home life/trying to be more minimilist.
I have a 9 year old son, 6 year old daughter and 1.5 year old daughter. I struggle with overload and don’t take care of myself. I would be a more peaceful parent if I stopped taking on more than I can handle.
My girls are 4, 3, and 18 months. I am currently working on a plan to become a more peaceful parent by starting to wake up before my kids so I can have some quiet time before the day begins.
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My son is 4 years old. I can be a more peaceful parent by relying on Christ Jesus who is my perfect example of peace. His strength works in me to make me a more peaceful and joyful mom!
My children are 5 and 3. Today I could stop and remember how quickly they’ve grown already … and how quickly they’ll continue to grow. They’ll be grown and gone before I know it, so I need to appreciate even the not-so-peaceful moments.
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My girls are 4 and 20 months. I do a lot of deep breathing and thinking before I speak; that usually helps me to give a peaceful response (most of the time!).
My children are 11, 5 1/2, and 3 3/4 LOL. Being present is the best way that I know to bring more peace to our family. I love the children’s story, The Three Questions, which is based on Tolstoy’s story. I am constantly reminding myself of the answers to the three questions, as I go about my day.
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Mine is 4 years old. I could slow down and exercise more patience. I feel I am in too much of a hurry and forget how little he is. I could learn from him! I need to stop and smell the roses more 🙂
I love the acorns; looking at them makes me feel peaceful!
I have a 5 yr. old and 8 yr. old. I find when I meditate daily and remind myself often that any upset I feel from the world around me, including my children, really originates within me and God only wants love for me, that’s when I feel peaceful.
My boys are 7 and 3. I also have a baby boy due in January. We struggle with peaceful parenting. One way become a more peaceful parent would be to take a deep breath before reacting to any situation.
7,5,3, and 1yr old twins……enough sleep, that would make everyone in our home more peaceful;)
My kids are both boys and they are 4 & 6!!! To be more peaceful I need to have a set quiet time to read my bible and pray!
My son will be 6 in November.He is in Kindergarten.I would love to win this! We are on a budget so every little thing helps! I am trying to learn to be a more patient parent:)
My kids are 3 and 5. I think that to be a more peaceful parent sometimes I just need to stop and breathe…and color more pictures with the kids, that always helps. 😉
infant, 4 yrs, 10 yrs
gentle exercise each day would help, I think.
My son is turning 5 in January and we just started homeschooling this year. One thing that we could do to continue on our path of peaceful parenting is to rush less. Last night I was lying bed thinking of how often we are in motion throughout our day. I work part-time and my husband full time. The moments I do spend with my son are so, so precious but we are often “doing” or “going.” I’ve set an intention to try to just “be” more often and be present to his beautiful smile 🙂
My children are 22 months and 9 months (girls). To be more peaceful if I could help my husband understand that they will make messes, but they can be cleaned up, they will get into things no matter how many times you tell them ‘No’ and at some point they will start to date. lol 🙂
My children are all boys. One is six and I have three-year-old triplets. They keep me active, thinking, laughing, and sometimes frustrated. To be a more peaceful parent, I think I need to communicate with my husband more so that we are both on the same page and also take just a few minutes for myself each day before the busy-ness begins: reading, drinking a cup of tea, exercising, praying… Thank you for this chance!
My children are 20, 9, and 5, and I also have a one month old foster baby.
One thing I could do to become a more peaceful parent is to start running again. I used to be an avid long distance runner and marathoner. Lately I haven’t been running much and I miss the endorphins.
11yr (autism)
be patient take a breath, And be amazed of the lil things my son catches onto.
My children are 5, 4 and 8 weeks. Starting my day with my Heavenly Father always helps me to be a more peaceful parent.
My children that are still at home are 5,7,11 and 17. I try to follow the rhythm of the day. I’ve noticed that if I include my children in my daily chores the day goes a lot smoother.
My children are 5, 3, and 2. Plus a baby on the way. I heard someone recently say that they needed to look at the stars more. The stars reminded them that they are small compared to the great scheme of things, that they didn’t need to sweat it so much. Life was beautiful. So, I think I need to look at the stars and remember how lucky I am to be included in this life.
My kids are 3 years old and 6 months old. A step I could take today to be a more peaceful parent is to remind myself to just breathe, I pile my plate way too high and it affects my mood which than affects my children. I need to step back and breathe a bit. 🙂
8, 6, 4, 3, and 1. I’m pulling my kids out of public school to become a better, more peaceful parent. It’s been a struggle to make this choice but we are really excited about it. A free curriculum would really help us get started! 🙂
My children are ages 3 & 5. One thing I could do to be a more peaceful parent is to let them be little. They are only this small for a short time and sometimes I find myself expecting too much out of them or rushing them along to just get things done. I just need to remember to let them be little 🙂
My boys are 5 and almost 2 and my daughter is 3 months. I struggle with keeping my calm. I do my best to not yell or let my emotions take over- which is challenging postpartum.
My Children are 12, 10 and 4. One thing could do more is to stop and breath before getting frustrated with my kids if there not getting it. Maybe even just start the lesson over the next day.
3,5,7,8
Need to work on my listening skills. 🙂
My child is almost 5. I think that the biggest thing I could do right now to be a more peaceful parent is to take better care of my own health, both physically and emotionally. I tend to put my health last on my list of priorities, but I think that better health would allow me to approach my child from a more calm, peaceful place.
This would be for my youngest grandson! He will be starting school next year and I will be his teacher! So, Looking for curriculum for him early! I homeschool my youngest daughter already she is 12, in 7th grade and hopefully next year I will have my 3 grandchildren, they will be pre-k, 4th, and 5th grade so, I just try to take each day as it comes knowing the Lord will guide me and workout any bumps along the road!
I have two daughters ages 5 and 3 and we just “started” homeschooling this year. To be a more peaceful parent I really need to take a break myself when I realize I’m getting worked up to the point of raising my voice. I try to be mindful since I remember (disliking) a lot of yelling when I was a kid, but sometimes the urge is terrible.
5, 8, 9, 11
I know more peace would happen if we left social media, phone calls, technology (outside of learning) for after school is completed. Easier said then done.
Children are 6, 4, and 2.
Ah, being a more peaceful parent….breathe 🙂 There’s a lot of power in breathing, and I often forget to!
3,5,7,8
Need to develop better listening skills. 🙂
My kids are almost 5 and 15 months old. To be a more peaceful parent I try to see things from my childrens’ perspectives.
My sweet boy is 7yrs. My Peace today comes from my choice to allow the Spirit of God to consume my thoughts . To be intentional on keeping my words contained so I can really hear what my beautiful boy is saying to me.
9, 7, and 16 mos.
I could give myself a break. Sometimes I’m just too hard on myself and try to be supermom.
I have two boys, one is four and the youngest is 8 months. I always remind myself that my words are my child’s inner voice. I mean, I have to repeat those words in my head on a daily basis. It’s so easy to loose my cool and snap at them. It’s tough at times but they are worth every struggle.
My girls are 2 and 4 and full of spunk! One thing I could do to become a more peaceful parent is to count to 10 before responding to bad behavior or disobedience.
7,5 and 2. Hide in the bathroom with bowl of butter pecan ice cream?
My boys are 4 and 2.
To be a more peaceful parent I have to remember to get in touch with THEIR sense of humor. They’re usually trying to make me laugh, not annoy me.
4.5 and 9 month twins
Spend more time in nature. We are all happier and more peaceful when outdoors.
My children are 4 years old and 1 year old & I am working on my patience 🙂
My kids are 3 & 5 years old. I could just be there. Sometimes they just need our touch, or to feel our presence is with them.
Hi, my name is Josselly. My son is 4- he will be 5 in November. My daughter is 19 months and I am currently expecting my 3rd (another baby girl) due in early December. One thing I can do today is to take a break, refocus and pray when I am getting overwhelmed.
My children are 7, 5, and 3. I strive to be a more peaceful parent by yelling less and meaning what I say. Less yelling is hard because I have a three year-old so I get lots of chances to work on that. Also hugging. More hugging is always the answer.
My children are 5, 3, and 11 months. We started homeschooling this year! One step I could take to be a more peaceful parent is to make sure I wake up before my kids to have quiet time to spend reading the Bible.
32 months and 4 months! I could allow more time for things to happen – less rushing equals a more peaceful mom!
3 and 4.
Yoga! I used to do yoga before the kids and it was wonderful and no I feel like I have no time.
Three boys, 14, 12, and 4. I think we could be a more peaceful house if I would learn to say no sometimes and not to feel guilty about doing so.
I have a two year old girl and another girl on the way in January!
I definitely think the more relaxed I am, the more peaceful I can be in my parenting. If I just wake up a half hour earlier in the morning, I’m able to prepare for the day and anticipate my daughter’s waking up…that way things aren’t as chaotic!
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I have two girls age 5 and 7. I also have a son age 18 months. We are working on creating a rhythym for our mornings that helps make the whole day more peaceful.
Let my child take the lead on learning
My children are 4 and 1. Let them take the lead on learning
Twin three year olds. I need to let them work more in their own time and at their own pace. Sometimes I rush to help them finish something (which only frustrates all of us!)
10, 5, 4, 1 years. Breathe!!
My blessings are 3 and 6…almost 4 and 7. One thing I can do to be a more peaceful parent is to start my day early and before my children. My morning time always makes such a difference in how peaceful our day feels. I would love to try lavendar blues preschool or k curriculum with my daughter!
This looks amazing! My kids are 8 and 4. The one thing I could do to be a more peaceful parent is chill a bit about my kids spilling or making messes with art projects. I have health problems with severe pain and fatigue, so when my kids make messes I freak out a bit because of the extra work it makes for me… I’m working on deep breathing and pausing before I speak.
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I have girls who are7, 6, and 5 and a three month old son! Iam going to practice mindfulness today.
My kids are 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.
I could bake more with my kids. They love it!
My children are 7, 3 1/2, and I have one in the oven. I could be a more peaceful parent if I could more easily “go with the flow” instead of having to feel in control of everything. <3
3 and 2 year old.
I think I need to take a mommy timeout when sensing I can’t keep my cool.
6, 3 and 2.
Getting outside every day – we live in a beautiful place in Cornwall, England – woods, rivers, fields, beaches and coastal walks – whatever it is, whenever we are outside we are all happier!
My girls are 12, 5, and 4. Getting enough sleep makes the biggest impact on my peaceful parenting (and productivity!)
My children are 21, 21, 18, 15, 14, 12, & 3. To be a more peaceful parent I have been meditating regularly. Two days ago, my 3 year old and I started practicing some simple yoga poses before bedtime. My family is moving in about a week and a half. I am starting my job on Monday, so I am going a week before them. Starting today and all next week, I am formulating a schedule using the Waldorf philosophy, so that my husband and I can homeschool our 3 year old using the natural rhythm of the seasons.
My guy is 3 and I need to prioritize things like scripture study and self care. A happy Momma makes a happy home.
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My girls are seven and five and a half. We love peaceful parenting (and homeschooling) and I find that our days are their best when we shut off the TV and do lots of playing (both indoors and out)!
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My boys are 5, 6 &7. I can be a gentler parent by living at their speed, not my own. Everything is new and meant to be explored.
Our children are 7, 5, 3, and 6 months. Spending more time outside and at a slower pace would be a step toward more peaceful parenting.
Homeschooling Mommy to 3. Brady 5, Karsyn 4 and Sarah 2! I could be a more peaceful parent by preparing more. Taking more time for preparing and also more me time in Bible study, less internet and Facebook time! And by learning to say no to others and putting myfamily first!!
My kids are 14, 9, 5, and 4. To have a little peace in my home I like to sit outside when we’re taking a break from homeschooling and read a book while I watch my kids play in the backyard .
My daughter is 5. Put myself in her shoes more often. I sometimes get frustrated with her when I expect her to do things that she might not be developmentally (or emotionally) ready to do.
my kids are 1, 3, and 5. To be a more peaceful parent, I think I should create more spaces for margin in our daily schedule. More time to get out the door and in between activities so that we are never in a “hurry” except for in true emergencies 🙂
My children are 5, 3 and 21 months. We are homeschooling and enjoying it, but one thing I can do make me a more peaceful parent is organise my time better to include some me time so I am more focused when I am with my children and more loving to myself when I am free.
I really hope I win, it would really help me organise myself better and help me with my goal.
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My son Derek is about to be 1. I can’t wait to start home schooling him right at pre-k age. To be a more peaceful parent I think I have to focus on TODAY more than tomorrow. I love my boy more than air, and I want so, so much for him… But sometimes, all that hoping makes me worry that I’ll somehow fall short as a mom.
My kids are 4 and 6. To be a more peaceful parent, I need to make alone time at the start of the day so I can be ready to receive my kids when they are up and need to start their day.
My children are 4 and 1, both girls! 🙂 I could be more peaceful by making time to read my bible more!
My girls are 14 and 3 yrs. I learned after the birth of my second child that I felt much more confident in my parenting style. I am most peaceful as a parent when I simply listen to my own inner voice vs that of friends, family and the “experts”. It’s only when I stray from that concept that I no longer feel at peace as a parent .
Our children are 6 and 5. My daughter went to Kindergarten in PS last year, and this year we are going to homeschool her for 1st grade, and our son for Kindergarten. We’ve considered HSing for a few years, but when my daughter was due to start K last year, we were just making a temporary move so it was too much to take on. We moved again this summer (settled finally!) and thought we’d keep them in PS one more year, but after attending a workshop late August at a Homeschool store in our area, and praying A LOT, we decided to just jump in. We’re still trying to figure things out, but just making the decision has really a big step in making me a peaceful parent 🙂 Also, making sure I get a little time away each week really helps, and I make sure Hubby does too, even though he’s away at work 40hrs/week…still needs some non-work time to himself. And, sometimes if we’re lucky we get time away together for a date! 🙂
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My daughter is 5 and my son is 20 months. I am a more peaceful parent when I get up a little earlier each morning to write in my journal and plan my day. Then I can focus more positive energy on my children and less on scrambling to fit everything in that needs to get done.
My kids are 5, 8 and 10. To be a more peaceful parent, I am trying to intentionally enjoy activities WITH my kids.
I have 2-1/2-year-old boy/girl twins and 7-day-old boy/girl twins. I am NOT a peaceful parent right now 🙂 As an introvert, the best way for me to attempt to be a peaceful parent is to take time just for ME every day. Usually this involves reading a book, messing around on Facebook, or going for a walk with no kids!
My daughters are 5 years old and 20 months. My commitment to more peaceful parenthood rests in some self care basics first…am I sleeping enough, eating well, drinking water, praying in the morning and evening? Today, we were able to be of service to our community and enjoy nature as a family, that was a great help to enjoying a peaceful day.
My constant challenge is to sustain rhythm in our homeschooling. My goal this year is to be more mindful and diligent about protecting our family rhythms so that we and our kids (ages 6 and 4) can thrive.
I have one child, a daughter, who just turned 5 years old. Through the oddest turn of events, I ended up becoming a reluctant homeschooling mom this summer…and just a month into it, my perspective has done a 180-degree turnaround! I am delighted and excited at the chance to explore more curriculum, of every kind, and show my little one the wonder of the world and of learning.
My favorite way to restore peace when craziness is taking over is this: I say to myself, several times if necessary, “This is NOT an Emergency. Not to God, not to Me. This is NOT an emergency.” Somehow it allows me to step outside of the tension and become objective again!
I have to add that regular, measured Self-Care goes a LONG way towards Peacefulness as well! Mommies forget that sometimes. 🙂
My children are 2 and 7 weeks and I can be a more peaceful parent by just listening to all the things my toddler has to say:) And by remembering to take some qiuet time for myself each day.
My son is almost 3 years old. A way I can become a more peaceful parent is to slow down. Im so consumed in introducing new experiences for my son that I tend to overload myself.
I have 2 boys, ages 2 and 1. We are so eager to begin homeschooling them as they already have such a love of learning and not even realizing they are learning! It is a beautiful time to watch them understand new things. To become a more peaceful parent, I need to spend more time in God’s word. I need to pray and ask God for his patience when I do not have my own. I sometimes just need to walk away and count to 10, realize I am dealing with little people that are not purposefully trying to frustrate me, and grow thankful to have these little guys to love, teach, and help mold. Oftentimes, just counting my blessings and being grateful of the blessings God has given me and praying with my boys brings peace into our household.
My children are 3 years & 6 months. To be a more peaceful parent we’ve started to go on daily “listening walks” where we tune in to nature using our 5 senses. My son loves it, and I love taking the time to make going outside a priority every day!
My daughter will be 5 in October. I can be a more peaceful parent by remembering to take my time and breathe.
My kids are 5 (nearly 6), 3 1/2, and 4 months. I need to just slow down more instead of trying to scramble around trying to get everything done.
I am a stay/play at home mom to a most wonderful little boy of 2years old. Having him just opened up a well of love I didn’t know was there before – and has changed my life. I endeavour each day to be a gentle parent, some days are easier than others. I think to be a more peaceful parent I have to live more in the present moment, just like my son, who shows me exactly what that means everyday.
My children are 4 and 6. Key to peace- “be anxious for NOTHING!”
Hi SH! My kids are 6, 5, 4, 2, and 1! To enjoy more peace today, I reminded myself to slow down and enjoy the little moments with my little people!
My child is 5 – 6 in just a few weeks! A few weeks ago he was having meltdowns every day when I picked him up. and frankly, I was miserable. and then our short time together was miserable because I was annoyed. and finally I said to myself, this is how he is. its the end of a long day for both of you. so he has a meltdown. let him do it. let him work through it. and then enjoy that you are with him, no matter what. and you know what? the meltdowns stopped !! seriously. I was prepared to embrace the meltdowns and just be sympathetic and loving and then…I didn’t need to be. so…when he has behaviors I don’t like too much, instead of trying to change his behavior. I’m working hard to change MY feelings and response to his behavior.
I have 5 children and homeschooled them all, ages are 22, 20, 18, 8 and 5 months, I am a single parent and my 8 year old has ADHD, ODD, OCD, and Tourettes, we try to live a peaceful life for him and trying to get back to an earthy living, we have a nature table, live in the country, spend a lot of time in nature, try to live a natural life, I am looking into curriculums for my baby as I used Waldorf for my other children. I live in New Zealand, and would love to win this. Thanks
My kiddos are 18, 4 and 11 months 🙂
A way we live a peaceful life is keeping a schedule….keeps the baby happy, then mommy is happy.
My daughter is 6 and son is 2 1/2. One step I could take to be a more peaceful parent today is to meditate on Mark 4:35-41 and believe that peace is truly the calm trust in God in the midst of daily “storms.”
I have two boys that are 3.5 and 2…and a baby due in January. To find peace, I study the Bible and get outside as much as we can!
My Daughter is 4 and my Son is 2, with another one on the way. I am gradually learning to not get as frustrated or feel guilty if I don’t get certain things, like laundry or dishes done when I intend to. Cherishing this time with my children is WAY more important!
My children are 4, 2, and 2. I have recently started waking up before my children and journaling, having a cup of tea, and doing a bit of yoga. That alone time really centers me and helps me be a more balanced teacher 🙂
My children are 3 1/2 and 1 1/2. I could become a more peaceful parent by taking time to slow down and really BE with my children.
My Children are ages 8, 4 (nearly 5) and 10 months. Starting my day out by reading my bible and spending time in prayer has proven to make me a more peaceful parent, although sleep schedule changes or late night wakings don’t always allow for this. That time really gets me moving in the right direction for the day 🙂
My boys are 14, 7, 3, and 1.
We went for a walk today and I realized how much more I need to live in the moment and be more mindful. The time they are young is fleeting.
My kids are 4, 3, and 6 months. One thing that I can do today to become a more peaceful parent is to trust my own routines and rhythms, and spend less energy avoiding tasks, and more energy embracing routines as a way to provide a bounteous, nurturing home as the backdrop for my children’s learning and growing up.
My children are 12, 11, 9,6, 2 and4 months , for me to be a better parent I need to find more time so that I can spend more one on one time with each of my children .
I have an almost 3 year old and a newborn. My step to more peaceful parenting us not to overbook our schedules.
I have a 4.5yo and a 14mo and something I need to work on is to find time to recharge myself. I’m no good to anyone if I’m stressed out and grumpy.
My kids are 7, 4, and 3. I’m doing a really low key preK program with my 4 year old. I would love to homeschool him next year. His big sister is in school and loves it, but I would love to homeschool all our kids. One thing I could do to become a more peaceful parent is to get into a daily exercise routine. The few mornings I go for a run before the kids wake up I’m a happier mama and our day goes so much better.
My boys are 4 and 19 months old. Spending more time outdoors with the kids has drastically helped me be a more peaceful parent.
Hi! We’re brand new to the blog and homeschooling. My boys are five (six isn’t far away though) and 11 months. What I have been working on and need to put more effort into is making time just for me and my older boy. He has so much to say, I need to find the time to just sit and listen.
I have 3 boys, ages 5, 3, and 8 months. We just started homeschooling and are trying to get into the swing of things and enjoy the routine. Something we do to enjoy peaceful time together is weekly yoga classes, working in the garden, and careful choices of music and books to learn from.
Hi there from Vancouver Island! My twin daughters are almost 3, and my wonderful step-daughter is almost 12. I am constantly learning from all of them, and a key step these days is to pay attention to flow and resistance. If independent play is flowing, I’m learning to not press a structured schedule, but find the room to go with it and adapt our day. When resistance appears, I’m learning to listen to their voices for their options and alternatives to what is being resisted. Very interesting process, but it is making for so much more PEACE in our house!
My daughter is 4 years old. One thing I can do to be more peaceful is to fully participate in her activities. So, I’m singing off of the computer now! 🙂
My children are 19, 13, 12, 8 and soon to be 5. We’ve been homeschooling for 15 years and are always interested in trying new curriculums. One thing I try to do (which isn’t always easy) to be a more peaceful parent is listen more to what my children have to say and how they feel and what they need and take deep breaths and” time out” for myself 😉 when life gets overwhelming. Even if it’s 10 minutes in the shower!
my kids are 9, 5, and 3 months. With a new baby in the house, I am finding that I am more peaceful when we give up on our schedule and just move freely through our days. Hopefully it won’t be too much longer before we find a new rhythm that works for all of us. In general, we are all more peaceful when we have a rhythm to follow, but with a new baby we all learning that sometimes you just have to go with the flow. 🙂
My children are 10, 7, 5 and 2. Hmmm. Probably wake up earlier than every one else to prepare for the day. Thanks for the giveaway!
My son is 6 years old. One thing I could do to be a better parent is doing more activities with my son. Whether it be games, art activities, or reading. He can never have enough one on one time with his mom! 🙂
Homeschooling mom to an almost 12 year old, a 9 year old and a 5 year old. We have recently moved and are blessed to have a screened-in porch. We spend MANY of our homschool days there studying Scripture, reading the Swiss Family Robinson, completing our worksheets and activities together. Though the interstate buzzes in the not-so-distant-distance, the humming birds chattering at our feeder, the butterflies sipping from the pink zinnias, and the breeze blowing in to cool us reminds us of a pace of life that is not hurried, not frenzied. That is the pace we choose…peaceful and unhurried, with time to read, time to play, time to explore. We choose to stand against the flow of the tide our culture shoves in our faces. We want to be in the world and love others well, but not be of this world.
I have found myself established with my older two and their curriculums, but floundering for something for my youngest. She is spirited and free, always weaving a story or singing a new song of her own. This curriculum sounds right up her alley!
Thanks for the opportunity and for the effort you have put into creating this curriculum.
I have been planning on buying this curriculum as we are moving away from our beloved Waldorf homeschooling group, so this is perfect!
My children are 10, 6, and 2 three year olds. We homeschool our children are adopted and all special needs. We are new to homeschooling and am loving the change of pace and the peacefulness of the kids. Still trying to figure all the homeschooling stuff but am less stressed doing so. 🙂
My children are 18, 13, 9, 4, and 2. One thing I can do to become a more peaceful parent is stick to our established rhythms more often. For some reason this has been difficult lately!
My children are 21 and 5. I just started homeschooling this year. I’m extremely happy with my decision.I love all the wonderful blogs that have helped me with my choice and to know that I made the right one for me and my daughter! This curriculum would be a wonderful addition. With my children being so far apart in age it has given me an advantage on being a peaceful parent because I know what to expect every step of the way. If I had to choose something specific I would say I enjoy a cup of coffee while my daughter plays at the playground and I get some quiet time. It always helps me recharge 🙂
For my children 9 and 5 years old, I ask Mary the mother of God, to mother my children through me.
My son is three years old, so we are just starting our homeschool adventure. I’m a much more peaceful mama when I’ve gotten enough sleep, but it’s so hard not to hoard those precious moments alone when everyone else is in bed!
I have a 4 year old at home and in the past few weeks it has been so important to breathe before I speak and pay close attention to what my son is saying and and especially what he is feeling.
Today I want to start focusing on what he hears. I need to stop and think before speaking with my husband, family or friends in front of him.
I am a homeschool Mama of a 12, 10, 7, 5 and 2 year old. I am a more peaceful parent when I engage my children by laughing with, listening to and smiling at them!
Our children are aged 5 years and 3 years. Each day requires a commitment to our children and their learning experience, not to text books and “standards” or fitting in all the “stuff” children in a schoolhouse might do. What can I do differently today that I might offer more peace as a parent and be at peace in our everyday? Embrace the season: get out of bed half-an-hour sooner to ready the house and make extra time for collecting leaves, acorn tops, branches….and actually make time to use them in a craft.
To become a more peaceful parent today I can trust more in the fact that I know what is best my for my child and not worry so much about the opinions of others. I love being home with my 3 year old girl and have been exploring homeschooling options, much to the chagrin of some of my peers and family. Luckily, my own mother is very supportive and I can only hope to be the same for my daughter.
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My guy is 4.5 and has taught me that he will be learning in an entirely different way than I expected. 🙂 I am following his lead.
One step I could take to become a more peaceful parent is to take a little more “me” time so that my patience lasts longer with my son who’s constantly on the go. 🙂 And deep breaths often…. 😉
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I am a homeschooling mother to a five and three year old. Today I found peace in allowing my children to just have fun and play. We cooked together all while learning math, reading and
science. No pressure as they are little and have colds.
My kids are 5 and 3. I try to be a more peaceful mom by asking for supernatural patience when I don’t think I can answer the question why one more time and by remembering my children are people that deserve a listening ear and a warm embrace.
My daughter is 3 and at the end of each day before bedtime I ask her if there is anything that I have said or done that made her feel sad, and what I could do differently next time. It really keeps the lines of communication going, and I think we both rest better.
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My son will be three years old in about a week. In order for me to remain in peace as a peaceful parent, I have to stay grounded in my daily walk with God. There are so many stressors in our lives and staying prayed up keeps me from falling a part and not loose my mind when something uncontrollable happens. Maintaing a healthy diet can also help keep peace. When you eat clean and exercise…it radiates positivity; therefore, keeps your mood happy and relaxed even when the kiddos are out of hand. I truly believe that if you keep your home at peace, your children will be at peace. If you are always stressed and high strung, so will your children.
My children are ages three and two. The thing that comes to mind when asked the question: “what could I do to be a more peaceful parent” is to disconnect from technology more often throughout the day. I think that could single-handedly bring a lot more peace into my parenting!
My boys are 7 and 3. I find peace when I can go with the flow of the kids. Each day brings different moods, thoughts, ideas and agendas. If I don’t fight it we don’t feel like we are paddling upstream without the paddles! Mandatory quiet time for all of us in the afternoon always helps too!
My kids are 7, 3, and 5 mos. and the step I could take to become more peaceful is to disconnect from technology and connect with them.
I have 2 girls, 4 and 6. I notice when I am more peaceful, so are they. I notice on the days I plan ahead and the days I start of with my Jesus Calling devotional, we have a better day. We also do better we get our daily dose of sunshine. 🙂
My kids are 6 and 3. I invite peace into our homeschool (and life) by inviting Jesus to come, sometimes over and over. We need him!
I have three girls ages 4, 2, and 16 months. To encourage peace, I calmy discuss problems I’m having with my kids instead of yelling. This is a work in progress.
Hi, my wee one is 5 years old. I think what helps me become a more peaceful and concious parent is taking time to really stop and appreciate all those little moments that really matter. The random I love you’s, a little doodle of a heart made for mom. And listening and conversing with your child..Really listening and conversing:)
My kiddos are 13, 12, 8, 5, and 2 months. For me, just sitting and taking life in can help to make me a more peaceful momma. I think that sometimes we let things race by us and don’t take the time to just enjoy everyone and everything.
I have a almost 5 year old and an almost 2 year old. Hummmm, a more peaceful parent…I think I am more peaceful when I take care of myself so that I can be more present with, involved in and aware of my kids and their needs/wants!
3, 9, 13
Pray!! : ) And take time for myself.
My children are 2.5 and 4.5 and we are beginning our homeschooling journey. I am a more peaceful parent when I am engaged with them, playing and exploring. This easier when I am better rested and not preoccupied with other things. Using song and singing also helps with peaceful parenting. Thanks for the chance to win
My children are 2,4, & 6. We have been implementing the ideas from Kim John Payne’s Simplicity Parenting. By implementing steps like simplifying our home and perfecting our rhythm our home has been more peaceful and happier place to be! Today when chaos did erupt, I went back to these principles. Even just tidying the space made a huge difference in the mood of my family and the behaviors of my children. I didn’t have to resort to raising my voice like I might have before.
Thank you so much for the generous giveaway!
Hello! I have one daughter who is 4 years old and the thing we could do today to be more peaceful is to reduce our time spent with technology! (Although it is very useful when searching for homeschool curriculum!) Thanks!
I have 4 girls: 9, 7, 5 and 2. We are homeschooling for 5 years. I would love to try a new curriculum because I always like something new. I also teach a Sunday School class in my church and I am always looking for something new! I am praying to become a more peaceful parent and I think that I need to wake up earlier and have fellowship with the Lord before I start the day! Help me, Lord!
I’m the happy mom of a 3 year old little boy and one on the way. Through much exploration, research, and questions, we’ve come to the conclusion that homeschool is what fits for our family. To be a more peaceful parent TODAY, I think the best step to take would be to be more mindful of the humanity within my son. His moods, imperfections, mistakes, and just the general fluctuations that occur within each day, with each person. Just remembering that even at his worst, he’s only being human and to remain grounded and unphased and flexible in my response, the worst storm will merely pass with little to no damage. And I can only hope he learns and carries that into the world with him.
I am homeschooling my 4.5 year old. To find/have more peace I need to learn to lighten up and relax. I am working on it, but it is my most annoying trait and the most difficult to change.
I have a 4.5 and 1.5 year old. And the step that I can take to be a more peaceful parent is to plan ahead as well as being more flexible during the day. By planing ahead I can prioritize when needs to be done but also being flexible in the day in case something happens to throw me off my schedule. Things like late naps, bad days or unexpected errands/guests stopping by.
My kiddos are 4, 2, and 2 months. Just this week I started reading a book called “Scream Free Parenting.” I am working on keeping my cool by taking a deep breath and seeing each moment when I am on the verge of yelling or being mad as an opportunity for me to grow as a person and to model the kind of behavior I want my kids to have and person I want them to become. It is sad but I have been a bad example to them – already they yell at each other when upset but we are working on it together.
My children are 4 and 18 months. I could be a more peaceful parent by spending more time outside with them, they love being outside, I love being outside and while we play and learn the house stays tidy in the meantime. 🙂 yay.
My children are 11, 9 and 5. I am hiding my iPhone during the day now so I can’t hear the “beeps” that interrupt the peace of our day learning together. I would LOVE to win this curriculum. My 5 year old really needs something like this. Thank you for putting such beauty out into the world.
We have 6 “babies”…. 18, 16, 14, 12, 10, and just 6!
I have always wanted and yearned towards being a more peaceful parent. Brought up in a non peaceful environment…..I am always trying to figure out how to be more peaceful. Through reading some of your things, praying, being encouraged by bible reading I have come to the simple conclusion that for me to be a more peaceful parent, I need to do one thing! TRUST MYSELF! Simple as that!
My kids are 12, 10, 7, 6, and 2. And I could make my home more peaceful if I keep my composure when my pre-teen wants to argue. all. the. time.
My boys are 5 and 2. I could slow down while running errands. I always race around like I’m heading to a fire (as my mom always said) and am constantly telling my kids to hurry up. It always leads to my kids and me crying, whining, or both!
Stop. Look them in the eyes and truly listen. Remember to respond with love and understanding.
Stop. Look them in the eyes and truly listen. Remember to respond with love and understanding. My kids are 8, 5, and 2.
my children are (almost) 3 years old and 4 and a half months.
one step I can take would be to remember he (the 3 year old) is still really little, even though he’s smart. I am working on being more patient. With God’s help, it will happen! (speak words of truth!)
My kids are 4, 5, and 10 months. I can be a more peaceful parent by thinking about whether things are worth yelling about.
my kids are 4 1/2, 2 1/2 and 1 years old. I am REALLY hoping to keep my little guy at home next fall, but alot of it depends on how much i think he is benefiting from being at home this year (compared to alot of his other friends who are going to pre-K and kindergarten this year). i think I can bring more peace into our lives by remembering to take time out every day to get exercise. I find our lives run alot smoother when i feel like I am taking care of myself along with the babies. Also remembering to play music during the day. The days I remember this are so much more awesome, as we usually end up having random dance parties all together in the living room. :o) Peaceful living at it’s best!
I have a 2.5 yo daughter, and one thing I’m doing to be a more peaceful parent is to leave my FT career this December to be home with her FT, and be a more present mama without all the distractions!
My children are 7, 5, 3 & 1. To be a more peaceful parent, I think getting up earlier would help. It sounds counter-intuitive, but I think I’m better when I’m up before my kids, and whining about being hungry isn’t the first thing I hear.
My children are 4 and 1. I am just beginning this homeschool journey. One thing that I can do to be a more peaceful parent is limit my internet access. With a smart phone and laptop, it’s all too easy to say “just a minute” while my little ones subtly request my attention, then get frustrated when I can’t finish what I’m doing. It will also help me be more at peace with my own parenting choices if I amnot comparing them to the “internet moms” who have it all together!
4, 6 and 9, plus a baby on the way. Planning less each day would definitely help me be more peaceful!
10, 6, nearly 4,& 1 I think ‘breath more’ and just remember their priorities are different from mine nd that’s okay.
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I have 2 year old and 1 year old girls. We are planning to homeschool our children and I am excited to have a chance to use this facsinating curriculum. To be a more peaceful parent today I can remember to speak to my children respectfully and to treat them with the same dignity that I would give a stranger.
Looking at trying this with my little guy.
My kids are nearly 7, 5, 3, and 1. Before moving on to the next thing on my to-do list, I try to remember to stop for a minute to offer a hug or kiss to each of my kids.
My kids are 5 and 3. I am always a more peaceful parent when we get outside in nature. My kids are definitely more peaceful there as well.
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Limiting my “just a minute” while I look at the computer times would help. Letting go of my need to feel productive and find a joy in just being with my kids would also help.
OUR CHILD IS 5 AND WE STARTED KINDERGARTEN WITH AN ON-LINE PUBLIC SCHOOL THIS MONTH. IT HAS BEEN VERY TRYING AND QUITE OFTEN NOT THE PEACEFUL, BONDING EXPERIENCE I’D HOPED FOR. ONE THING I FIGURED OUT TODAY THAT I CAN DO TO BRING MORE PEACE TO OUR FAMILY STARTING NEXT WEEK IS TO CUT BACK ON THE AMOUNT OF TIME OUT OF THE HOME. WE NEED A NEW RHYTHM THAT HAS MORE HOME TIME. THIS WEEK WAS FULL OF GREAT ACTIVITIES BUT SIMPLY TOO MUCH AND A HIKE AROUND THE HOUSE IS JUST WHAT WE NEED TO SCHEDULE IN. THANKS, I AM VERY INTERESTED IN YOUR CURRICULUM, YOUR BLOG AND YOUR NEWSLETTER. I DO STRUGGLE WITH WHEN, WHERE AND HOW TO PUSH THE TRADITIONAL ACADEMICS. I GET PRETTY STRESSED FIGURING OUT WHERE WE FIT WITH ALL OF THIS INFORMATION, PHILOSOPHIES AND EXPECTATIONS. THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE GIVE-AWAY.
My children are 6 and 1. One way I could become a more peaceful parent would be to think for a moment before I speak in those hair-pulling, exasperating moments. I would LOVE to win this!!! Thanks for the great giveaway!
My children are 6, 5, 3, and 1. Being more intentional with all of our time would help increase the peace.
My name is Ruth, I have four children. Two girls, ages 12 and 6. My boys are 3 and almost 11 months. To become a more peaceful parent I would love to not have to always be worried about time. I wish instead of making sure I get only my message out to my children that I feel they need to hear or be told, I would love the time to hear them more often too. Time goes by far too fast! I can have that time while homeschooling them, especially with the Waldorf style of curriculum.
My children are 6, 4 and 2.
Honestly one thing I know I’m lacking is time for myself. Having a few minutes to myself here and there throughout the day really helps me be more active in the time I spend with and teaching my children
I have a 5 year old and a 2 year old. This is our first year of homeschooling and I really want to improve my undivided attention to our school hourscas well ss not stressing so much about making the perfect schedule. This would be such a wonderful giveaway to win!
My kids are 4, 2 and #3 is due soon! I could be more peaceful by just stopping and coming to the present moment several times per day. I spend a lot of time on autopilot.
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My daughter is 4 and I am hoping to be able to homeschool her (I am single and working). I love Waldorf education ideas, and I that is the path I am trying to follow. One most important step I need to take to make myself more peaceful is remembering to breath in and breath out with mindfulness, smile to the children and remember what a gift this life is right here and right now! 🙂
I have 1 daughter and she is 20 months old. One step that I could take to becoming a more peaceful parent is to make sure that my daughter has a fun childhood. Not just by going to places like Disney but making each day fun. Whither is going out in the back yard and doing some “exploring” of nature.
My children are 5, 3, and 1. I have really just begun homeschooling this year. I am working to be a more peaceful parent, by not using the internet while the kids are awake and taking time to begin (or end on those busy days!) the day with some quiet prayer and bible reading time.
My children are 5 and 8 months. One step I can take to be more peaceful is to do more meal/grocery planning so we have more healthy snacks on hand.
I have a 5 year old and 2 year old, both boys. I think one step I can take to have a more peaceful household is to breath more. Everything is so much easier to handle if you breath. Both my boys and my step daughter (8) use this technique with prompting, and I find myself forgetting this! BREATH!!!
My children and 5 and 1. We are homescholing Kindergarten. To be a more peaceful parent I pray. Often.
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Mine range from 18-4, and I think we could make our home more peaceful by doing more handcrafts
Our oldest is 7.
We have become more peaceful by simplifying our diet – we are all calmer and more peaceful! We also are very careful about our schedule. We are extremely cautious about the number of things we become involved with. Although we are busy we are rarely hectic. Surprises me how many people can’t spend time in the afternoon in relaxed conversation because they have 3 other things scheduled – daily!
My children are 2 years and 5 weeks. I could start pausing before reacting to behavior issues.
4 and 7 are the ages of our little ones. Peaceful parenting for me, comes when I’m rested, hydrated and made time to read before resting. It’s amazing how naturally focused, patient, understanding and inspired I can be when I do this. I’ve learned this in 5 of 7 years of parenting. Joyful parenting comes when I focus on being in the moment and just make time to do things we love – together.
I have a 4yr old son. One thing I could do to be more peaceful in my life is to relax and not try to do it all by myself in one day. I need to ask for help more often and take a moment to just breathe.
I have newborn (8 weeks), a three year old and 4 year old. I could be more peaceful by putting down the devices and following my child’s lead. Their curiosity is endless.
My children are just-turned-four, and two, and we’ve just started homeschooling. The least peaceful part of our day is in the evening, when dinner, and bath-time, and needing to get breakfast ready for the next day, and coping with pain from a injury all come together at once and make me YELL! So, if I could stretch that two hours into four, without losing all the rest of the precious play/ learning time we have, that would be great, thank you!
I have a newborn (8 weeks), a three year old and four year old. I could be more peaceful by letting my children take the lead and putting down my electronic devices. Their curiosity is endless.
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I have four 8,6,4,2. To be more peaceful I think I need to meditate more and slow down to reflect on life.
My daughter is four and I think a Waldorf method might be so great for her! She loves nature and creating things so she would have so much fun with all of the projects.
I know for me letting go of my “to do” lists and spending so much time online would make me a more peaceful parent. Maybe having a fun curriculum like this would help me chill out too! 🙂 Thanks so much for the great giveaway!
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My eldest is 10, and my youngest is 5. One step I could take today to become a more peaceful parent, would be to pause for a moment, breathe in deeply, and just be aware of what is going on around me, followed by hugging the closest kiddo. 🙂
My kids are 5, 2 and 2 months. I’m learning that to be a more peaceful parent I have to simplify and one big way is taking lur days more slowly, clearing the calendar and staying home. With fewer playdates and unnecessary errands, there’s less “hurry up” in our days. Makes for much happier kids and a much happier mama.
My kids are 6, 3, and 1. Looking at the world and our daily experiences through their eyes always helps me to be a more peaceful parent; I just need to remember to do so more often.
My kids are 5 and 9. The one thing I could do to bring more peace is to stop comparing & trust my decisions.
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My kids are 3, 7, and 9. To be a more peaceful parent I know I need to make my own self care a priority “everyday”. When I do make that space for myself to breathe or meditate I find that that balance and centering enables me to sail through those turbulent moments.
My son is 3.5 and we are doing preschool at home (very relaxed) and will most likely start Kinder next fall when he is almost 5. I could be a more peaceful parent by remembering to slow down and look at the world from his view and not tell him to hurry up as often.
my kids are 4,10,14 and 16. Thing I could do to be a more peaceful parent to limit my internet and tv time.
I have 3 boys, ages 4, 3, and almost 1. One thing I can do to be more peaceful is to take care of more housework in the evenings when the boys are sleeping, instead of saving it all for the mornings.
My kids are 4.5, 3, 18 months, and due any day. I am working on less internet time for me. We don’t have tv and I don’t play games and such but as I am new to the smartphone world I tend to be on it more than I would like. I really think that it would make more peaceful, well that and delivery a baby.
My girls are 3 and 18 months, and I am 5 months pregnant with our little boy. One step that I could take in order to be a more peaceful parent is to get more sleep. I’m quite irritable when I don’t get enough.
My amazing kiddos are 7, 4, 2 & 9 months. I think we reached a peaceful place this week for the first time this “school year”. We took the puppy for a walk first thing in the mornings and then just gathered around our kitchen table. I had a loose plan every morning and followed through with the goal of relationship rather than productivity in mind and it was peaceful. Hurray for small moments of success!!!
My kids are 7, 5 and 2 years old. I really need to breath more deeply through the day. It’s easy, helps a lot but unfortunately I often forget to do so.
My grandson is 3. I love the Waldorf School model.
My grandson is 3 and homeschooling would be a wonderful choice for him. I love the Waldorf School model.
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My children are 2, 4 and 6.5 years. There are many, many things I could do to be a more peaceful parent, but the most important thing is make sure we all get enough sleep (especially me!) and to practice whispering in place of yelling.
My kiddos are 12, 9, 7, and 3. I don’t have a kinder child, but all of my younger three still need some of that good kinder aged waldorf-y love and I am finding it hard to create circles and handcrafts for them as I am needed more and more in our small-scale farming business. With the added business of more work than just mama and teacher work, I find that I need laid out plans to help me, so that would bring more peace…along with the eventual late autumn and deep winter, when I hope to recharge all of us on good, quiet, sweet, home loving!!
My littles are 7, 6, 5, 4, and 8 months. Our home is more peaceful when I send the boys out to play for longer periods of time. Unfortunately, in our current situation that requires my supervision and can be difficult to fit in our afternoons.
My little children are 6, 5 and 2 1/2. (I have two older – 26 and 22) Since the littlest two littles are adopted, a peaceful way to educate them is something I am very interested in – since they both have come from hard places and need lots of love and gentle care to heal and grow!
My husband and I have 11 children, 3 older children who have left the nest and 8 still at home. Sarah. 20, Levi 11, Aleyah,11, Jacob 9, Jayda 9, Grace 6, Noah 18 months and Isaiah and 10 months. We have been homeschoolers for over 20 yrs. We love teaching our children, being able to instill Godly principles with daily life lessons. Some of our children have special needs ,so we very much enjoy a hands on learning approach! Gracie is doing kindergarten this year , she was born deaf so teaching can present some extra challenges,but this curriculum sounds great for her. To become a more peaceful parent,Iam learning to slow down and enjoy all that God has given us, our children are older tomorrow than they were today,so let’s enjoy them , encourage laughter, linger in their smiles and silliness!!!
Hi, my children are 4, 3 and 2. One thing I could do to create more peace at home is to develop better rhythms, but it can be so hard sometimes with 3 little ones!
My children are 5, 4 and 9 mos. As you can imagine things are not always “peaceful,” however, many times my response to the noise is what takes thins from noisy to unhappy. I could bring more peace to patenting by creating more peace within myself through prayer and quiet times before the kids wake up.
My daughter will be 4 in November. To be more peaceful we could stick to our established routines. Whenever we deviate from them things fall apart. One thing of contention between my husband and I is whether or not to homeschool and having an established curriculum will help greatly.
My kiddos are 3 1/2 and 18 months. I am not sure ‘peaceful’ is a great way to describe us – we are still trying to discover the magic of the ‘inside voice.’ One of the biggest things I can do to make our days smoother is having meals planned, and snacks ready so that we avoid hungry, grumpy kids (and parents!)
Thank you for this opportunity to win! Our children are 7, 5, 4 and 2 so this would be a perfect fit for our family!
I have four children ranging from 0 to 6 years old. I want to work on a routine for our days so it can take a bit of the guess work out for me, otherwise I get tired and more prone to (let’s admit it)… yelling. I think a walk in our neighbourhood a day would do me (and the children) some good too! And Meredith’s idea of limiting Internet access is definitely something I’ll think about.
We have a four year old, and a one year old. Both boys have special needs — Asperger’s and Down syndrome. This would be a wonderful curriculum for both of them. Thank you for the opportunity!!!! 🙂
I have 3 children, ages 13, 5 and 2 years. This curriculum looks great! As for peace in my home, I think we need to spend more time outside. When I’m at my wits end and the children are too, just going out in the yard for some fresh air is a game changer.
My children are 7 and 4. We are constantly trying to live a more peaceful life. Our only problem is the fighting between them! However the more time we spend outside the better we live together!
My kids are almost 3 and almost 1, and I could be a more peaceful parent by spending more time at home and less time as a frazzled mom trying to corral two little ones lots of places.
I have twin 5 yr olds and a 2 yr old. One thing I’m working on to help our days be more peaceful is to reconcile within myself what time is “me time” (reading my book, reading blogs, etc) and what time my attention will be dedicated to the kids. That way I’m not aggravated when I’m trying to read and I hear “mom, mom, mom, MOM!!” a hundred times.
Hi, I have two boys ages 6 and 3 1/2 with one more boy due in December. I have begun Waldorf homeschooling this year and I am glad to find this resource here as well. I have no curriculum yet just piecing things together. Being more peaceful is my number one objective right now. I am currently reading How to talk so Kids will listen and listen so kids will talk, by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. Along with a few others from the library with peaceful parenting as my goal. Right now my feeling is I need to quite my self criticism as much as possible which only brings me down and makes me more reactive. I also need to make sure I am finding my own joy within the days to help fuel my efforts and keep me in a more peaceful and centered space. I have been struggling lately with reacting in ways I am not proud of like crazy yelling when things get heated, still I am getting better. I am now trying to love myself even when I am not the mom I want to be, And choose to breath deep and begin again afresh. I am trying and striving and while I am not as peaceful as I hope to be I am trying to find love for myself in these difficult moments and ignite the love within me so I can share it.
Hi! my daughters are 6 years old and 11 months old. Today I try not to be dictated by the clock and to accept that not every day goes smoothly.
Hi! My little ones are 3.5 and 2. We are just starting our homeschool journey. Spending time outside every day, and making time to really connect with each other each day, are ways that help our family stay peaceful. We are working towards integrating more community projects/involvement, as another way for us to remain peaceful and connected to our world.
My kids are 1.25 years and 3.25 years old. A way I could be a more peaceful parent is to learn to get to bed earlier so I can then get up before the kids wake up and have a few moments to myself to read, write, pray before the chaos begins. I’m working on it. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Hi! I have a 3 and 4 year old and an eight month old. I could stop worrying about cleaning the house and learn how to make a mess again to become peaceful parent. I seem to have forgotten how fun messes could be!! And that they can be an awesome part of homeschooling too
Hi! My kids are 6 & 3 3/4.
This is my first year homeschooling &, although everyone’s responses seem better than mine, I must be honest & say that I’m totally lost! I don’t know what to do for kindergarten!
I try to establish peace by finding things the boys can enjoy together. I try to encourage teamwork instead of competition to avoid sibling rivalry!
My boys are 6, 5 and 16 months. Sticking more to a routine and not yelling would bring more peace to our days!!
We could/should be more intentional about making time for silence.
My kids are 3 and almost 1.
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My boys are age 5 and 2 months. One way that I could be a more peaceful parent would be to take a little time for myself, as it is now I make no time for myself
It’s a big year for us, my oldest is 14 and started high school ,my youngest is 5 & began kindergarten, and I have a 10 year old in the mix! We love homeschooling! It’s our 10th yr. I think to be more peaceful, I should try to just go with the flow more. Things never go exactly as we plan, however, some of the best memories come from those times.
My kids are 6, 2 and 3 months. I think we need to get rid of at least half their toys. We have way too much chaos over here and I think it’s because we have too much stuff.
My boys are 5 and 3. I find our house is more peaceful when I don’t nag but instead quietly redirect. Or sometimes just let the little things go!
I have three kids ages 4, 2, and a newborn. I want to begin homeschooling my oldest next year but don’t know how to begin and this curriculum sounds great. I think letting my kids be and do their own thing more instead of interfering would lead to more peace especially with the birth of a new baby and shifting family dynamics.
My girls are 4 1/2 and 2 1/2. To be a peaceful parent, I try to not say the word, “Hurry”, or the phrase, “Come on”. I also try to listen with all my attention. And of course, having a good cup of coffee helps too.
My daughter is two and one thing I could do to be a more peaceful parent is not trying to fill every downtime with an activity!
Our children are 4,3,2, and 7 months. I could make things more peaceful by starting earlier so there is no rush to do whatever we need to do. Slowly and calmly need to by my guide words.
My daughter is 2 years old. Today I can focus more on connecting with her than getting chores done!
My kids are 14, 11, 10, 8, 6, and 4. Slowing down and just enjoying would help make things peaceful.
I have 5 kiddos 20 (married and on her own), 16, 7, 7 and 4. I see more peaceful moods when I am completely awake, dressed and ready for the day before waking the kids. Although it doesn’t happen nearly enough….my bed is just so comfortable!! Preparing myself for the day on a more regular basis is a way to have a peaceful morning, therefore a peaceful day!
I would love to win this for my little Hannah. What fun!
My children are 4 and 2. One thing I could do to be more peaceful is play music! Sally Clarkson mentioned this in her book, “The Mission of Motherhood.” Music can tame a savage beast, so I bet it can calm a grumpy mom and her wild children!
My youngest daughter is 5 and I have two older children that are 14 and 17. I think I should not some of the little things bother me…I have been getting much better at this!! The calmer I am the calmer my kids are.
My kids are 18 months and 3 years old. I am super excited about homeschooling and just started using a preschool curriculum for my 3 year old.
One thing I do to practice being a more peaceful parent is to slow down and spend time each day sitting/playing with my children. When I focus my attention on them and forget about the chores that need doing, just for a little bit, we are all more peaceful and enjoy each other’s company!
My lovelies are 7, 5 and 3. Our world would be more peaceful if I could spend less time online 🙁
I have one adventurous 5 year old little man. I would and I know he would be blessed if we were chosen to receive this great gift. I believe it would help me stear his creativity and wonder for all things around him in great directions! His curiosity for everything he sees, smells, tastes, and hears is out of this world! I would love this gift so I can better feed his excitement about the world around him! Thank you for offering a tremendous blessing to all of us homeschooling adults!
My children are 12 and 5. I think we would all benefit if I could establish a better daily routine. Our family has encountered many changes and moves the past few years, and it has left me a little drained and I am having a bit of trouble getting things “settled.”
My girls are 7 and 4. The most simple thing I am learning is to BREATHE before reacting. Valuable in every aspect of parenting.
My boys are 7, 5 and, 3. Taking more time out to do meditation will help me to remain calm when my patience is wearing thin.
We have a 3 year old and almost 1 year old. We just started homeschool preschool and love it. We try to create peace by playing soft classical music with the volume low so they have to be still to listen and enjoy! Sometimes it works 🙂
my kiddos are 4, 3 and 6 months. something I continually have to work on to bring peace to our house is to remind myself that they are only 4 and 3 (especially with the 3 year old!) I
my kids are 3.5 yrs ol and 9 wks. to be a more peaceful parent i can remember to put myself in their shoes and have better understanding for all the big en=motions they feel.
My kids are 7 and 4. One thing I could do is to take more walks through the woods. It seems to always settle myself and the kids.
My children are 14, 12, 8, 5, 2, and 6 months. Sticking to a routine and keeping our activities outside the home simple and not too many helps keep the peace. I need to remember that the dishes and laundry will keep, first sit down and read with my kids, then the peace comes.
My children are 8,7,5 and 4. One thing I could do today to bring more peace to our daily life is to learn how to ask for help, and downtime that isn’t lesson/field trip/research/reading homeschool parenting blogs lol.
My girls are 4 and 6 and one thing I need to do is to stop having unrealistic expectations (from myself and from my children).
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I have four cchildren ages 5, 8, 9, and 11. We could really use some peace and gentleness around here!
My kids are 4 and 2. I am just starting to do some preschool at home. When I spend daily time in the Bible, I have more peace and patience which goes a long way when dealing with 2 rambunctious boys!
Our children are 5 and 7 years old. We could cultivate a more peaceful household by spending more time listening to each other than to ourselves.
My children are 4, 3, and 1.
The peace in our family comes from spending time together with the Lord God Almighty, our Prince of Peace, in prayer, singing, and reading Scripture together.
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My kids are 11, 8, 2.5, & 8 months. This is our first year homeschooling and I hope that will help with our peaceful parenting goals. Working together everyday rather than the after school homework struggle. Also getting the house clean & organized. I have noticed as it gets more and more cluttered i get more and more easily frustrated. :-/
My kids are 7, 5, 4, and 2. We are working on decluttering our home and adding personal touches to it. We’ve moved 3x in the past 2 years so we are still living out of boxes. I think this simple task of getting out of boxes and junk will be a good first, big step to helping declutter our minds.
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My children are 19, 9, 7, 5, and 1. My goal to becoming more peaceful is to try and cherish each moment and live in the moment with my children 🙂
Mychildren are 5, 8 and 10. The step I could take is to let go of what I expect and follow them more! Had an awesome experience with this just this morning. : )
I have 6 children ages 8, 7, 5, 4, 2, and 1. We have homeschooled from the beginning with them. I have a 3rd grader, 2nd grader, and kindergartener this year with my 4 year old “playing at preschool”. I say playing because I’m not really structured with her but she is learning through play. I could create more peace in our home by further tuning out the negative opinions of others. I sometimes let other people’s opinions bother me when I know they don’t approve of our large family. People can be so rude and I can’t tell you the times I have heard “dont you know what causes that…”. Anyway, I find our home full of peace and joy when I stay off Facebook and let people’s opinions go! Children bring such happiness! I would love a new curriculum to try 🙂
My children are 3, 6, and 8. One step I could take to be a peaceful parent is to let go of my expectations and stress – really, do the things I worry about matter in the least? Creating calm in my heart then makes me interact so much more gently and peacefully with my family. I would love to use this curriculum! Thank you!
Children are 7,5,3 and 10 months. I can practice staying calm when things don’t go as planned, that’s one way to experience more peace!
My little ones are 6, 5 and 2 1/2. We’re learning to stop doing so much, to stay home, more, clean less and spend more time playing together 😉
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I am tring to homeschool 4 different grade leaves and a couple children with disabilities and I think 1 step I would take is to just breathe . I sometimes find my self worring more about getting it done then to get it wrong and learn for the experence and let them enjoy what they are doing
my boys are (almost) 4 and 5 months.
i need to practice patience so i’m a better model for my little guys!
I have four kids: a seven-year old (boy), a six-year old (girl), a three-year old (boy), and a one-year old(girl). One thing I’d like to start doing to give my family more peace – let go of my unrealistic expectations.
I want to show more mercy toward myself and my family this school year.
My kids at 3.5 and 1.5. Ignoring the mess for a bit and playing with my kids would make me more peaceful.
My two children are age 4 1/2 and 18 months. Being more peaceful for me means -slowing down-
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My children are 2.5 years old and 8 months. One step that I am continuously trying to work on to become a more peaceful parent is to accept the times when our day doesn’t go according to plan and rely on God to guide me and be in control of our days rather than think I have control over them!
Each moment, I remind myself to embrace the now. It is so easy to fall into the past or focus on the future, but I think by reminding ones self to embrace now, we are truly embracing a childhood state. My doing this, we are helping ourselves, our children and everyone around us. It refocuses us and helps us appreciate our experience in the moment which in turn helps us realize so much and therefore positiveness just comes from it. 🙂
My children are 4 and 2. Each moment, I remind myself to embrace the now. It is so easy to fall into the past or focus on the future, but I think by reminding ones self to embrace now, we are truly embracing a childhood state. My doing this, we are helping ourselves, our children and everyone around us. It refocuses us and helps us appreciate our experience in the moment which in turn helps us realize so much and therefore positiveness just comes from it. 🙂
My girls are soon to be 3 and 5 years old. To become a more peaceful parent I would say that I need to not stress about the little things and worry all the time if I am giving my kids what they need. I know I am doing a great job but always worry if I could be doing better. My family would love to win this curriculum. I strive for a waldorf – Montessori environment at home but not always sure I am on the right path. I know this curriculum would be a blessing to give me guidance.
I have a four year old son and an 18 month old daughter. One step I could take today to become a more peaceful parent is to focus more in being present in the moment with my children and taking more time each day to play with them one-on-one. When we do this, it makes a world of difference on multiple levels. When I don’t obsess over all of the things I have to accomplish in a given day and am just present with them, then we have a deeper connection and a more meaningful day. Thank you for the opportunity to win this curriculum which would be ideal for my soon-to-be homeschooling journey with my son.
My children are 7, 5, and almost 3 (going on 13 it seems, bold youngest cutie!).
I’ve homeschooled our eldest, but this is my first year homeschooling our middle child. I would love a curriculum anchored at the K age, to ensure I’m doing all I can to weave in age appropriate learning moments for him as well that are inspired by the natural world. To be a more peaceful parent, I know that right now – I can just say NO. No to all the other things that pull our attention and focus and put us on a rat-race of activity. When I say NO to outside things tugging at us, I instantly feel the openess and calm of space enter our lives.
My daughter is 1, today! yaay! One thing that I can do starting today to be a more peaceful parent is to remember that I am a HUUUUGE example in her life and take the time to more patient with her when we are clashing.
My kids are 8, 6, 4& 1. One step I could take to becoming a more peaceful parent is being present. When I am fully present, I am happier and calmer & feel like I can fully take in the time I spend with my children.
My kids are 7, 5, and 4. I’ve been focusing on a more peaceful home by having no screen time (including my smartphone) during the day and having prayer time in the morning.
My son is 4 and half and a fun, rambunctious, handful. We were a military family, but now have settled down. I just need to get rid of all the extra clutter and focus on mindfulness with him, with me, with the family and the home.
My children are: Jackson, age 2; Jessica, age 4; and Angeline, age 5. We are new to homeschooling this year. Angeline is in kindergarten. I know there are so many ways I could be more peaceful, but the one major thing I need to do to be more peaceful is to develop more patience and understanding. I have to understand that sometimes my daughter isn’t going to catch onto things as fast as I want her to, and that is OKAY lol. She is 5, not 15, and in kindergarten…her life needs to be fun, and exciting…not frustrating b/c she doesn’t understand what mommy wants from her.
My children are 11, 9, 7, and 4. One way I am trying to be a more peaceful parent is by slowing down, enjoying the moments, and appreciating where we are on this journey!
I have three daughters aged 9, 8, and 6, as well as a son that is four years old. I’m trying to make our days more peaceful by allowing for days that are free from obligations to be at home and less busy.
Hi there! My boys are 5 and 2 while my baby girl will be 1 shortly. I practice a peaceful lifestyle and feel I can improve my peaceful parenting better by having more realistic expectations with my children. They are so smart and mature that I tend to forget they are still kiddos! I have to constantly remind myself that they are my little people. Love the site and I think it’s great you’re doing this.
My son will be 3 in October and my daughter is 9 months old. I could be a more peaceful parent by remembering that we are not in a rush. I’m the one making the schedule and placing arbitrary deadlines that can cause stress. I need to remember that there is no rush.
My girls are 4 and 2 and I worry a lot and try to find reasons for everything that is going wrong, which usually means I blame myself for everything. I can create more peace by looking ahead not back, and relying on God to give me the strength to parent (and homeschool!) my girls the best I can. He chose me to be their mommy no matter how much I feel I mess up!
Hi I have 5 children aged 22 (autistic), 12, 9 & twins aged 2. To become more peaceful at parenting I’m doing my best at putting aside the way I was brought up and trying my best to not shout and to talk things through as a family instead of us parents dictating to the children what will happen throughout the day we decide together.
We still have a lot to learn about peaceful parenting and only just learned of Waldorf style education, weather we win or not, we know this is the way we want to go xxx
My daughter is 2. I’m trying to stop using my smartphone in her presence. Not easy!
My children are 1 1/2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 18, & 20. Remembering to keep a soft voice when I correct my children is something I am trying to remember to be more peaceful.
My son is 4 and my daughter is almost 2.
The one step I could take today to be a more peaceful parent is to pause and think before responding. I often find that if I stop and count to three in my own head, it gives me time to craft a more creative and peaceful response to requests or stressful situations.
My kids are 4, 8, and 10. Something I could do to be a more peaceful parent is to make sure I get a good night’s sleep.
I have a 2 year old and a 2 month old. I plan on becoming a more peaceful parent by accepting my 2 year old’s feisty personality and going with her flow instead of against her flow.
My kids are 8, 5 and 1.5. What I could do to be a more peaceful parent is to step back and remember they ARE 8, 5 and 1.5. They are kids, cut them some slack. Messes will be made. Volumes will be racheted up. Hissy fits will be had.
11, 5 and 3 and the first thing I should do is stop having such quick reactions. I need to stop and think through how to tackle parenting issues instead of just getting frustrated and reacting.
Hi, all. My daughter is 5 and the one thing I can do today to be a more peaceful parent is be more organized about my day.
My children are 4 and 3. The one thing I can do today to be a more peaceful parent is to loosen up a little more, I am very structured, and I need to understand more that kids just need to be kids often.
Seems like a great resource! I could definitely be more peaceful if I took more time to exercise every day! It’s a magic pill for me… I feel so much better when I do!!!
My kids are ages 10, 8, 6, 3, and 18 months. One thing that helps me be a peaceful parent is meal planning. If I know exactly what we are eating for the entire week and have all the ingredients ahead of time, it alleviates a lot of stress!
My children are 7, 5 and 3. Each day has its share of struggles as well as joys, and the step I will take to becoming more peaceful is singing! More singing throughout the day because it makes me feel happy and relaxed, and the kids love it. The whole family feels better when we add singing into our lives.
Youngins are 5 and 3. Working to be a more peaceful parent and letting them have lots of free time to just be and do what they want. Trying not to overschedule them or myself.
I have 6 children, ages 18, 16, 10, 9, 3, & 5 months….I think if I could get better at pre-planning, meals, schedules, etc. I would be a more peaceful parent!
Hello, my name is Jamie and I am schooling several children ages … 9, 6, 4, 3 and 4 months 🙂
One thing I could do today to become a more peaceful parent … have fun with them! I focus so much on “getting things done” that I let moments slip away that could be used to just enjoy each other and learn in the process.
Thank you for your website and great information and helps.
I have 3 busy boys, ages 7, 4, and 1. One way I am working at becoming a more peaceful parent is by taking care of myself more so that I am not burned out at the end of the day. I homeschool and am with my kids all the time, which I love, but I am finally recognizing the need to also take moments to myself to do something that I love, like reading a good book (not always a parenting book). I am also working on staying present moment, and treasuring up the time I have with my boys, instead of always thinking of all the things I need to go (dishes, laundry, etc.).
My kids are 7, 4 and one on the way. Being more peaceful in our home is: lowering our voices, slowing our reactions and responses to each other, bare feet in the grass and breathing deeper while looking at the heart instead of the hands.
I have a 4yo daughter, who doesn’t deal with frustration well. I can be a more peaceful parent if I am more patient and understanding when she is feeling frustrated instead of trying to brush it off or avoid it by stepping in.
I have a two and a half year old and one that is almost ready to come out. I could be a more peaceful parent by giving myself permission to take a few minutes for myself to recharge throughout the day.
Hello! My children are 4 & 6. This is our very first year homeschooling 🙂 we are growing and learning together and I am so thankful for this opportunity with my children!! I am a more peaceful parent when I have my quiet time in the morning and daily lay my concerns and insecurities at His feet.
I have 2 girls, 30 and 5 months. Oh boy, I do need to be a more peaceful parent! I still feel I know nothing about parenting and everyday is a learning process. For me to be a more peaceful mom it’s important to also follow their rhythm. Even at this young age I can see how different my girls are and I have to parent them according to their own personal needs.
My children are 5, 3, and 10 months. Making my kids a priority and slowing down my schedule would add peace to our days.
I have b/g twins that will be turning 5 soon and an almost 7 year old. I would be a more peaceful parent if I would remember to live in the moment and appreciate each event instead of always trying to second guess myself.
My children are 3.5 and 4.5 and we started homeschooling this year! To become a more peaceful parent, I should remember to stop, BREATHE, and trust my children first. They remind me constantly how to live in the present moment and just be.
I have an almost 6 year old that I am homeschooling 🙂 Also a 7th grader, 3rd grader 3 year old and 1 year old!
I am at a point desperately struggling to bring more peace to our home in the midst of conflicting schedules.
7,5,2 are my kids
Taking time away helps me deal with realities of parenting.
My kids are 5 & 4
I’d be a more peaceful parent if I realized the distractions are important, not annoying.
I have two boys, ages 2 and 5. One step I could take to be a more peaceful parent is to remember more frequently that many of the times my children’s antics are totally normal kid antics, things they are supposed to be doing at their ages, that who they are right now is exactly who they need to be.
My children are 5, 3 and 3 months! I can be content with what I have, and where we live and live out gratefulness. That would make me a more peaceful, intentional mom!
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My kids are 5 and 2 1/2. I could be a more peaceful parent today by not sweating the small stuff. Slow down, take one day at a time, and see the world through their eyes as much as possible 🙂
I have a 13 month old baby girl. I am very happy to be her mother. What I could do to become more peaceful is to go to bed earlier. Because I want everything clean and organized, many nights I tend to stay up too late, get really tired the next day, and I feel exhausted when I should just enjoy my family time.
I have 3 boys ages 6, 4, and 2. To be a more peaceful parent, I think I need to remember to speak to my children the way I would want to be spoken to, and to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.
Hi, my son is 4 years old. I could be a more peaceful parent by scheduling more mommy time! I also need to focus on what is important and let little things like housecleaning go; he is only little for such a short time.
My kids are 4, 3, and 8 months old. I have already been trying in the last couple weeks to be more peaceful by trying not to be on the screens while my children are awake, unless it is to learn something together.
I have four awesome boys! Ages 9 months, two 4 year old twins and a 12 year old! We homeschool and would really love and appreciate this immensely! To Be more peaceful, I am working on playing more with my kids. I am letting go of all the imperfections and just live. My kids teach me to use my imagination and see the beautiful simplicities everyday.
My kids are 6, 4, 2, and I have another due any day now. I would love to integrate more peace into our days, and a planned curriculum that I didn’t have to find the time to create sounds like such a wonderful blessing right now!
My kids are 5, 3, and 2. Right now, I am working on creating a rhythm while trying to home school for the first time. A Kindy curriculum would be so helpful!
My children are 3, 2, and 1…..a more peaceful parent? Lots of things I could do, and should do…..probably reminding myself constantly that God has this all taken care of…..He alone can give me the spirit of peace and patience with little ones who aren’t so patient! 🙂
My boys are 2 years and a newborn: just three weeks! To be a more peaceful patent, I am learning to live in the moment and be gracious with my boys and myself…especially during this transition!
I have 8 children ages 21, 19, 14, 12, 9, 6, 4, 2… What I can do to be a more peaceful parent is remember they are children and to breathe before I react to behaviors.
Breathe, listen and then respond as a calm person
Oh and my boys are 7 and 4.
my daughter is 2 years old and I could be more patient with her when she defies me. I have to remember that she models my behavior and if raise my voice or act in frustration she will do the same.
My daughters are Marina [six] and gigi [4] both my girls are on the autism spectrum, so I feel that cultivating patience and peace in our home is a daily task that is vital to our success, I feel that for many years fear of the unknown created an atmosphere of pressure and impatience, wanting to box the girls in, my daughters have taught me much more than i could ever teach them….to trust the process of the individual child and their unique and beautiful way they learn and grow. Patience and peace must rule, faith and not fear. I strive towards this everyday in our home.
I have 4 blessings, ages 9, 6, 4, and 2. I think that if I could not worry about how quickly the kids are learning and just focus on letting them learn I would be a lot more peaceful. Thank you so very much, I have learned lots from this blog.
My kiddos are almost 6 & 4, with a third due in just a few weeks. There is so much I need to work on to be more peaceful, but for starters, I need to make sure I’m getting enough sleep.
My boys are almost 4 and 5. There are a lot of things I should be doing to be a more peaceful parent, but one is to just go with the flow instead of always wanting to stick with the schedule.
I have an almost 4 year old son and a 19 month old daughter. Both are tremendous joys in my life, but there are definitely times when my attitude is anything but peaceful. I think by being slow to speak and taking a moment to evaluate the words that I’m speaking into their hearts, it could really make a difference in their level of peace and mine, in turn.
My kiddos are 3 and 2 months. One thing I can do to be a more peaceful parent today is to step back and remember what is most important! We just moved to another state, my husband started a new job, and adjusting to two kiddos hasn’t been easy for me. For whatever reason my way of dealing with all the changes is to try and have a lot order and organization in my home. I think it’s contributing to my 3 year old acting out. I need to lighten up and just be ok to sit on the floor and be silly with her instead of needing my bathtub to be scrubbed RIGHT NOW, my dishes put away RIGHT NOW, my laundry folded RIGHT NOW, etc. In 20 years I don’t want her to remember how clean and organized our home was, I want her to remember how much fun we had together!
My girls are 9,7,5 and 1. I think the biggest thing I need to do to become a more peaceful parent is to learn how to turn off my brain and just enjoy the moment I am in
My kids are 2, 4, &6. To be a more peaceful parent, I need to do nothing more than to remember to always speak to my kids like I would to my friends.
I have triplet 6 year olds, a 4 1/2 year old, all boys and a 20 month old girl. Bringing peace to our day is not easy. I wish I create more individual time with each child, find ways to immerse them more in hands on learning, and spend even more time doing research and reading with them as they are all curious scientists and explorers in the making. Peacefulness comes in our house when they have more opportunities to do what they enjoy and are passionate about.
My kids are 4 and 6 . I think that if i took more time to meditate every morning, I would be a more peaceful parent.
I have a four year old who want to do ‘school’ so badly with his older sister, who we homeschool. This would be perfect for him!
My son is 7mo old. I need to work on not letting our two cats put me over the edge. It would create more peace at home if I’m not yelling at the cats for ruining things. I use to have more patience with them but, since baby, my attentions have been more on him obviously.
My children are 8, 6, 5 and 2. I think if I focused more on being person-oriented rather than task-oriented, peace, joy and serenity would infuse our days.
I have a little boy who is 20 months old, and a baby girl of 4 months old. What ca I do to be a more peaceful parent? I would say stop trying to be a perfect mom, and accept the fact that I will make mistakes too. I just have to focus on loving my kids, and be there for them 😉
Our girls are 7, 6, 3 and 20 months. Surely it would be more peaceful, if at moments of stress, I took a deep breath before responding.
I have a three, five & seven year old. I think if I could learn to count to ten (or one hundred) before I react that would aid in me being a more “peaceful” parent
Lily 9 cedar 3. I could be a more peaceful parent by getting up early and centering myself before the day begins.
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My wife has her hands full home schooling our four children ages 7, 6, 4 and 2. I think having an hour or so to ourselves each day would help us be more peaceful parents, it would benefit the kids also. Having that time to nap, read, reflect, draw, exercise or whatever we please.
Our boys are 4.5 and 1.5 years old. Two things I know would help me to be a more peaceful parent are following the same daily rhythm and taking time away from the house/family to rejuvenate myself. I have been looking at homeschool curriculum options and really love Lavender’s Blue – this is a wonderful and appreciated opportunity!
I have 4 boys 4 1/2, 3, almost 2 and almost 4 months. For me to be a more peaceful parent is to try and sleep more, take some time with my husband and realize I do not have to do everything to be a good mother. Thank you for the opportunity I am new to homeschooling.
My beautiful Elizabeth is 3.5, my handsome Judah just turned one. One way I’m trying to be a more peaceful parent is getting exercise/ time to myself everyday ( 6am Yoga class= LOVE!), and by cutting down on rush rush outings.
I love your website, and would love to try the Kindergarten Curriculum next year with my Lizzy.