[Editor's Note: My house is never quiet. This is partially genetic; I am not a quiet person and my sons have inherited my volume. I got jealous reading Lynley's recent post at Save the Phillips Family about the quiet time that occurs every day in their home. She explains what her kids do during quiet time as well as some tips to creating the blissful, peaceful time in your home. Let me know if it works... -Jenna]
Tips for Establishing Quiet Time in the Home:
I have had parents ask me how in the world I am able to get my two kiddos to observe quiet time. Because it has always been a part of our day from the beginning, the observation of this time is fairly easy. However, there are some basic tips that can help any household create a downtime for kiddos and parents during the day.
Provide Guidelines
If a house has not had a quiet time and wants to create one, parents must provide guidelines for children in order for them to understand what they need to do (and not do) during this time. In our house, Evelyn must be in bed during quiet time because she still needs to fall asleep most days. Her brother, however, is allowed to play quietly in his room once his school work/reading have been finished. These guidelines allow the children to understand what is expected of them during quiet time.
I have had parents ask me how in the world I am able to get my two kiddos to observe quiet time. Because it has always been a part of our day from the beginning, the observation of this time is fairly easy. However, there are some basic tips that can help any household create a downtime for kiddos and parents during the day.