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Two words. Screen Time. . . How much is too much? What about educational apps? Socializing with friends during the quarantine? Unprecedented circumstances calls for flexibility in our parenting as well. . Keep the peace by setting some non-negotiables such as minimum requirements for exercise, reading, playing, and chores. Involve the children in your agreement and decide on a natural and reasonable consequence. When they hold up their end of the deal, be sure to acknowledge their respect and accomplishments. . . Here are a few apps that my kids love: Read digital books on GetEpic.com 📖 Play math games on ProdigyGame.com 🧮 Coding games on CodeSpark.com⏯ Puzzles and learning games on CuriousWorld.com 🧩 Make Stopmotion movies with lessons from StopMotion.School🎬 Play chess on ChessKid.com ♟ . Hang in there! We will all find a rhythm that works. And even if it doesn’t, find comfort in knowing that the kids are home safe and you’ll look back and laugh about “Remember how much time you spent on your iPad?” . Follow for more parenting and organizing tips to help you get through these difficult days. . . . . . . . . . #chooseyourbattles #choosejoy #choosehappiness #calmdown #parentingishard #parentingtips #screentime #peaceandcalming #peaceandchaos #parenthood_moments #respectfulparenting #mindfulparenting #parentsupport #sahmproblems #sahmprobs #sahmomlife #sahmprobs #parentwin #goodparenting #goodparents #raisinggoodhumans #tidyingup #tidy #declutteryourlife #organizedlife #organizedmom #organizedkids #konmarikids #konmari #sparkjoy #parentinglife
I don’t miss packing lunches. . These days, I depend on reusable containers to hold cut veggies and fruits for get-it-yourself-snacks, and keep any leftovers to make something new for the next meal. (Adding apples and grapes to a tuna salad was surprisingly delicious!) . Sharing this Before&After from fellow Certified KonMari consultant @tidyandproductive as most of mine are in use. I love how she grouped by shape, nest and filed the lids. . . Hope everyone is starting to get the hang of staying in and making the most of this time to do things that spark joy at home. Be safe and well. . . Follow for more organizing tips for your family. . . . . . . #konmari #organizeddrawers #sparkjoy #mykonmari #mysparkjoy #konmarimethod #organizedlife #declutteryourlife #organizingtips #organizingideas #kitchenorganization #tidyingup #tidyup #tidyhome #declutteredlife #decluttermylife #organizemylife #organizinghacks #konmarilife #drawerorganization #momlife #sahmomlife #stayhomemom #konmariconsultants #lunchidea #momproblems #konmarikids #getorganized #beforeandafter #certifiedkonmariconsultant
“You should have...” “Why didn’t you...” Do your children hear those words from you often? . . Let go of blame and shame, which only take away your children’s trust in themselves, threaten their sense of safety, and trigger their (and your) fight or flight instincts. . . Instead, choose joy. Use those situations as opportunities to empower your children to be patient, resilient, and not feel afraid to try again. . . Save this reminder ❤️and practice using trust and empathy to strengthen your connections. . Follow for more KonMari + parenting tips! ❤️🙏✨ . . . . #parentingtips #believeinyourself❤️ #trustyourself #teachyourkids #teachyourchildrenwell #parentingishard #parenting101 #momproblems #parenthoodmoments #sahmproblems #sahmomlife #tidyup #sparkjoy #declutteryourlife #organizeyourlife #raisingstronggirls #raisinggoodhumans #clutterfreeliving #simplifyyourlife #loveyourchildren #familyvalues #familymatters #selfconfident #dontbeafraid #konmarimethod #konmarikids #konmariwithkids #tidy #cluttered #declutteringmylife
Are you reminiscing moments in your life that now you wonder if you’ll have times like that again? . . Since I’m spending most of my time caring for my family, I started to feel out of touch with my business. While doing a little photo organizing, I came across this one taken at a Certified KonMari Consultant event 2 years ago. I was showing Marie Kondo the Simple Joy With Ann business card I designed. Her response can only be described as a spark of joy. ✨😊 . . In a time when life seem so uncertain, think of those moment and people that bring a smile to your heart. Feel gratitude and connect with them virtually. . . Post your joyful moment and tag @simplejoywithann to share the positivity. . . . . . . . . . #sparkjoy #happymemories #happymemorykeeping #konmari #konmariconsultants #rememberthegoodtimes #happymoments❤ #happymoments😊 #goodtimeswithgreatpeople #homeorganizing #declutteryourlife #organizeyourlife #mariekondo #mykonmari #thelifechangingmagicoftidyingup #tidyingup #tidyhome #specialmoment #brightensomeonesday #sharehappiness #sharelove #makesomeonesmiletoday #organizingmylife #professionalorganizing #declutteryourhome #konmarilifestyle #workingmomlife #workingmommy #followyourpassion
It’s never been more clear that our homes have taken on the most important responsibilities to keep our loved ones safe. The truth is, it has always done that. But maybe we’ve been taking it for granted by letting it fill up with clutter. Right now may or may not be the time to do a full tidying makeover. What you can do, however, is to visualize an organized home that supports your ideal lifestyle. . Picture yourself working from home in a quiet space with natural light. A pantry fully stocked with healthy next to an organized kitchen. You have a dinning room with storage for crafts and homework supplies, even board games for the family. Your children’s room are softly lit with comfy blankets to curl up under for bedtime stories...keep envisioning. . Once you can see it clearly, use it to help guide you through. Keep only what sparks joy and fit naturally into your ideal vision. . . Feeling 😀 or 😱? . . . . #homesweethome #stayhomestaysafe #cozyhomes #sparkjoy #konmari #konmarimethod #declutter #declutteryourlife #declutteryourhome #clutterfree #clutterfreeliving #tidyingup #tidyup #familyvalues #takecareofyourkids #organizedkitchen #organizedmom #safeathome #visionboard #prioritizeyourself #whatsimportant #whatmatters #whatmattersmost #familymatters #buildahome #loveyourfamily #homeorganizing #homeorganisation #homeorganizing #loveyourhome #sahmomlife
A little preparation can keep the kids from interrupting your Zoom meetings. . . Sometimes the most frustrating situations only need a simple answer. 😊 . . Hope you are finding joy in your day and staying safe. DM me if you have questions about KonMari and parenting. . . . . . . . . #stayathome #snacktime😋 #hungrykids #stressfulday #quarentine #sahmomlife #sahmproblems #sahmprobs #whining #selfreliant #responsiblekids #workingfromhomeproblems #homewithkids #organizedlife #declutteryourhome #declutteryourlife #tidyingup #tidyhome #clutterfreeliving #getorganized #healthysnackideas #healthysnacksforkids #ikeakitchen #snacktray #ideasforkids #snacksforkids #momproblems #parentingtips #parentinghacks #parentingwin
Being parents, we’re often stuck in the past...like missing our children’s sweetness before they learned to scream “no”. Or suffering from the guilt for losing our cool just 10 minutes ago. 🤦🏻‍♀️ . . There’s an idea that the past means nothing. It has nothing to do with our present or future, unless we let it. . Since I started to use the principles of the KonMari method with parenting, it’s been easier to recognize the feelings that don’t spark joy, understand what’s not working, and let it go with gratitude. While it’s not always easy, I try to focus on moving forward towards the positive. . . Save this reminder, tag a parent who is having a tough time adjusting to our new reality. 🙏 Be well. . . . . . . #worriedmom #momguilt #parentingtips #konmarimethod #konmari #tidyup #kidsgrowuptoofast #parentalguidance #childrenareagift #letgoofthepast #pastmeansnothing #liveinthenow #stayingpositive #growthmindset🌱 #momproblems #sahmproblems #sahmomlife #bepresentinthemoment #bepresentnow #gratitudeattitude #familyvalues #parentingishard #organizeyourlife #organizeyourhome #declutteryourhome #declutteryourmind #tidyhometidymind #clutterfreeliving #clutterfree #dontdwell
Do your kids pick out their own clothes? Children have very little control over their world that giving them the freedom to be creative with their outfits will often satisfy that need. And the more independent they feel, the more likely they will take on keeping their closet organized. . Show your kids my IGTV series on KonMari folding with fun stop-motion videos and tricks to fold more easily! . . Follow for more parenting + KonMari tips! . . . . . . . . . . #konmarifolding #responsiblekids #familyvalues #responsibility #respectfulparenting #consciousparenting #mindfulparenting #kidswardrobe #konmari #konmarimethod #tidy #tidyup #lifechangingmagicoftidyingup #sparkjoy #choosejoy #childrenareagift #declutteryourlife #responsible #coolparents #kidscan #childrensclothing #closetorganization #girlsbedroomdecor #girlscan #creativelifehappy
Ever snack on junk food while binge watching Netflix after the kids have gone to bed? 🙋🏻‍♀️Well, we all need a little break sometime. . Be mindful and present to model for your children the behaviors you want to encourage. KonMari fold your clothes, give screen time a break, make purposeful choices that spark joy, and let go with gratitude. . It’s not about doing everything right, but show how you learn and grow from your experiences. . 🤔 Comment below what’s the one character trait you love about yourself that you’d like to instill in your children?🥰 . Follow for more parenting + KonMari tips! . . . . . . . . . . #konmarifolding #responsiblekids #familyvalues #childrenareagift #dowhatyousay #keepyourword #honestparenting #honestparenthood #parentingtips #parentingishard #momproblems #sahmomlife #sahmproblems #respectfulparenting #consciousparenting #mindfulparenting #childrenlearning #konmarifolding #konmari #konmarimethod #sparkjoy #bingewatching #talkthetalk #carljung #carljungquotes #parentingquote #teachbyexample #organizedlife #declutteryourlife #teachthemwell #beagoodexample

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