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Anonymous wrote:Many parents with 2+ young kids have help (either family members or they hire someone to help with afternoon/evening routines). It makes life so much easier to have someone else helping with kids!

I really don't think this is the norm.

Most parents trudge through it alone, doing the best they can. Some nights are very tough. OP just needs to keep tweaking the routine until she finds what works for her.

Anonymous wrote:It does get easier. Focus on making sure the bedtime routine for the baby is regular and that he/ she goes down pretty easy and that gives you more flexibility.

Observe what parts of the evening work for you and what parts don't. I remember once the baby could sit up, I had one of those seats in the bathtub and would bathe both at the same time. They loved it so I sat by the bathtub reading a book while they splashed and had fun. It was super relaxing for me and a bit of a rejuvenating boost. I wasn't more than an arm's reach away but it made the evenings better for all of us.

I also told my husband that if he wasn't home by 5 or 5:30, we weren't waiting on him for dinner. If I pushed out dinner time, things just went south fast and it wasn't worth it for a while.

And be careful about always putting the baby's needs first. If you put the baby down and you are in the middle of reading a book to your toddler and the baby fusses, maybe you just finish the book and let the baby fuss for a few minutes. I found my toddler had a harder time going down if I couldn't focus on her, too.

But seriously, this all gets WAY easier!! We had four under five and it was crazy at times but even we got all four in a good rhythm eventually.

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Anonymous wrote:I disagree with 2244.
We dont do screen time that close to bedtime and theres no need why you can't have regular fully cooked meals for dinner.

I solo parent an baby, 2, and 4 yr old. We play outside starting around 445/5. Around 620ish we come in, the girls play barbie, puzzles, color, help with dinner, whatever.
For dinner, 95% of prep is done already. I do it during nap/quiet time/night before, etc So much easier using a crock pot, or cedar plank salmon on the grill, or a chicken bake....all examples to streamline dinner.
Sometimes we'll play again outside after dinner or just stay inside and play. Baby gets fussy about this time so I ditch cleaning up the kitchen (it usually isn't too messy anyway) and leave it for after everyone is in bed so I can focus on bedtime transition. Sometimes all 3 are in the bath tub at the same time, sometimes it is a quick in/out bath or shower. I'll tell a story, read, talk before lights out.

it depends... full cooked meals often are full of preservatives, salt, fat and processed food.

If you eat less processed foods it's better fro children. Besides, they 4 month old is not eating a full cooked meal. The 2 year old does not need a full cooked meal... hello obesity.

What in the what? The PP was saying she makes meals that involve things like crockpots, salmon, and chicken. She was responding to a person who suggested feeding kids cheese and crackers for dinner. So, your crazy self swooped in and had to put the PP down by arguing that the cheese and crackers are the way to go bc things like dinners with salmon and chicken make kids fat bc they are full of preservatives and processed???

Are you also the person who sharpied Trump’s hurricane map?

Cheese, crackers and fruit are not less healthy than farm raised salmon (gross) and chicken with hormones (ack). She probably serves it with white rice ... not better.

Just get over yourself... you were socialized to believe that is healthier but fruit, cheese and some crackers is just as health if not better.

Me President please go back to fretting about the effects of Hurricane Dorian on Alabama. And take some English lessons while you’re at it.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I disagree with 2244.
We dont do screen time that close to bedtime and theres no need why you can't have regular fully cooked meals for dinner.

I solo parent an baby, 2, and 4 yr old. We play outside starting around 445/5. Around 620ish we come in, the girls play barbie, puzzles, color, help with dinner, whatever.
For dinner, 95% of prep is done already. I do it during nap/quiet time/night before, etc So much easier using a crock pot, or cedar plank salmon on the grill, or a chicken bake....all examples to streamline dinner.
Sometimes we'll play again outside after dinner or just stay inside and play. Baby gets fussy about this time so I ditch cleaning up the kitchen (it usually isn't too messy anyway) and leave it for after everyone is in bed so I can focus on bedtime transition. Sometimes all 3 are in the bath tub at the same time, sometimes it is a quick in/out bath or shower. I'll tell a story, read, talk before lights out.

it depends... full cooked meals often are full of preservatives, salt, fat and processed food.

If you eat less processed foods it's better fro children. Besides, they 4 month old is not eating a full cooked meal. The 2 year old does not need a full cooked meal... hello obesity.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Many parents with 2+ young kids have help (either family members or they hire someone to help with afternoon/evening routines). It makes life so much easier to have someone else helping with kids!

I really don't think this is the norm.

Most parents trudge through it alone, doing the best they can. Some nights are very tough. OP just needs to keep tweaking the routine until she finds what works for her.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I disagree with 2244.
We dont do screen time that close to bedtime and theres no need why you can't have regular fully cooked meals for dinner.

I solo parent an baby, 2, and 4 yr old. We play outside starting around 445/5. Around 620ish we come in, the girls play barbie, puzzles, color, help with dinner, whatever.
For dinner, 95% of prep is done already. I do it during nap/quiet time/night before, etc So much easier using a crock pot, or cedar plank salmon on the grill, or a chicken bake....all examples to streamline dinner.
Sometimes we'll play again outside after dinner or just stay inside and play. Baby gets fussy about this time so I ditch cleaning up the kitchen (it usually isn't too messy anyway) and leave it for after everyone is in bed so I can focus on bedtime transition. Sometimes all 3 are in the bath tub at the same time, sometimes it is a quick in/out bath or shower. I'll tell a story, read, talk before lights out.

it depends... full cooked meals often are full of preservatives, salt, fat and processed food.

If you eat less processed foods it's better fro children. Besides, they 4 month old is not eating a full cooked meal. The 2 year old does not need a full cooked meal... hello obesity.

What in the what? The PP was saying she makes meals that involve things like crockpots, salmon, and chicken. She was responding to a person who suggested feeding kids cheese and crackers for dinner. So, your crazy self swooped in and had to put the PP down by arguing that the cheese and crackers are the way to go bc things like dinners with salmon and chicken make kids fat bc they are full of preservatives and processed???

Are you also the person who sharpied Trump’s hurricane map?

Cheese, crackers and fruit are not less healthy than farm raised salmon (gross) and chicken with hormones (ack). She probably serves it with white rice ... not better.

Just get over yourself... you were socialized to believe that is healthier but fruit, cheese and some crackers is just as health if not better.

Anonymous wrote:Many parents with 2+ young kids have help (either family members or they hire someone to help with afternoon/evening routines). It makes life so much easier to have someone else helping with kids!

Anonymous wrote:Many parents with 2+ young kids have help (either family members or they hire someone to help with afternoon/evening routines). It makes life so much easier to have someone else helping with kids!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I disagree with 2244.
We dont do screen time that close to bedtime and theres no need why you can't have regular fully cooked meals for dinner.

I solo parent an baby, 2, and 4 yr old. We play outside starting around 445/5. Around 620ish we come in, the girls play barbie, puzzles, color, help with dinner, whatever.
For dinner, 95% of prep is done already. I do it during nap/quiet time/night before, etc So much easier using a crock pot, or cedar plank salmon on the grill, or a chicken bake....all examples to streamline dinner.
Sometimes we'll play again outside after dinner or just stay inside and play. Baby gets fussy about this time so I ditch cleaning up the kitchen (it usually isn't too messy anyway) and leave it for after everyone is in bed so I can focus on bedtime transition. Sometimes all 3 are in the bath tub at the same time, sometimes it is a quick in/out bath or shower. I'll tell a story, read, talk before lights out.

it depends... full cooked meals often are full of preservatives, salt, fat and processed food.

If you eat less processed foods it's better fro children. Besides, they 4 month old is not eating a full cooked meal. The 2 year old does not need a full cooked meal... hello obesity.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I disagree with 2244.
We dont do screen time that close to bedtime and theres no need why you can't have regular fully cooked meals for dinner.

I solo parent an baby, 2, and 4 yr old. We play outside starting around 445/5. Around 620ish we come in, the girls play barbie, puzzles, color, help with dinner, whatever.
For dinner, 95% of prep is done already. I do it during nap/quiet time/night before, etc So much easier using a crock pot, or cedar plank salmon on the grill, or a chicken bake....all examples to streamline dinner.
Sometimes we'll play again outside after dinner or just stay inside and play. Baby gets fussy about this time so I ditch cleaning up the kitchen (it usually isn't too messy anyway) and leave it for after everyone is in bed so I can focus on bedtime transition. Sometimes all 3 are in the bath tub at the same time, sometimes it is a quick in/out bath or shower. I'll tell a story, read, talk before lights out.

it depends... full cooked meals often are full of preservatives, salt, fat and processed food.

If you eat less processed foods it's better fro children. Besides, they 4 month old is not eating a full cooked meal. The 2 year old does not need a full cooked meal... hello obesity.

What in the what? The PP was saying she makes meals that involve things like crockpots, salmon, and chicken. She was responding to a person who suggested feeding kids cheese and crackers for dinner. So, your crazy self swooped in and had to put the PP down by arguing that the cheese and crackers are the way to go bc things like dinners with salmon and chicken make kids fat bc they are full of preservatives and processed???

Are you also the person who sharpied Trump’s hurricane map?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I disagree with 2244.
We dont do screen time that close to bedtime and theres no need why you can't have regular fully cooked meals for dinner.

I solo parent an baby, 2, and 4 yr old. We play outside starting around 445/5. Around 620ish we come in, the girls play barbie, puzzles, color, help with dinner, whatever.
For dinner, 95% of prep is done already. I do it during nap/quiet time/night before, etc So much easier using a crock pot, or cedar plank salmon on the grill, or a chicken bake....all examples to streamline dinner.
Sometimes we'll play again outside after dinner or just stay inside and play. Baby gets fussy about this time so I ditch cleaning up the kitchen (it usually isn't too messy anyway) and leave it for after everyone is in bed so I can focus on bedtime transition. Sometimes all 3 are in the bath tub at the same time, sometimes it is a quick in/out bath or shower. I'll tell a story, read, talk before lights out.

it depends... full cooked meals often are full of preservatives, salt, fat and processed food.

If you eat less processed foods it's better fro children. Besides, they 4 month old is not eating a full cooked meal. The 2 year old does not need a full cooked meal... hello obesity.