Encouraging Mama: 7-Day Soul Care DevotionalSample

HEALTHY RHYTHMS AND ROUTINES

“Mama, what time is it? I lost my watch and need to know the time!”

This was the third time within 15 minutes that my son asked me what time it was.

I was pretty annoyed and prayed GOD would miraculously reveal his Spider-Man watch!

As frustrating as it was to tell my child the time (what felt like every time I took a breath), I was happy to know he understood that we have a schedule we adhere to.

The true reason he kept asking about the time was because he wanted to make sure he was on time. I created a daily schedule for him and he loves making sure “we are running on time”.

Children crave structure and routine. Parents must create a safe, loving, fun, yet structured environment for their children. This consistently allows them to feel safe!

Mamas, as many of you know, in the blink of an eye, our children can attempt to run our households. It is up to us to set boundaries with them. Creating rhythms and routines is a great way to do that.

SOUL CARE TIP

Create a daily routine for the entire family. Use pictures or visuals for little ones. You can place this schedule in several places in your home. *Note: Don’t forget to add time with GOD to the schedule for you and the children.