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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, do the following immediately and DO NOT WAVER (I promise it will make things easier):

1) write out an hourly schedule and post it to the wall in BIG print, as you go through the day check off each hour that passes in red...your kids will start living by and for the schedule and those check marks and the day will feel more manageable to you. 
2) list of DAILY chores for each kid (keep them simple but non-negotiable)
3) consequences for not doing chores or any misbehavior on the FIRST offense (no warnings): privilege taken away (screens, etc.) followed by early bedtime 
4) get them outside as much as possible and keep them there to cut down on clothing changes. If they are still going through tons of outfits, show them how to hand wash in a basin outside with soap and water...will keep them busy and counts as a “chore.”
5) make bath time your rest time: start bath 30 min earlier and bring a pillow into the bathroom and lie down while they play as long as they want. 
6) bribe them with a weekly prize for doing their chores and getting along and for being mommy’s helpers. PRAISE will get you a lot more peace than telling them how tired you are.

Remember our kids didn’t ask for this and they are also struggling, just not like we are (I am sad for my kids but I have to keep my s*it together or they will have nothing to rely on for consistency).

Good luck OP and know you’re not alone. 🤗 [/quote]

3 and 5 years olds can’t read. This is way more work for OP than just having her kids watch TV. [/quote]

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