Who still follows a schedule for their kids during lockdown? We started one with the best of intentions, but lately our house is like lord of the flies.

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Yeah, no—we just try to keep the alive and exhaust them enough for nap/quiet time.

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Same. Lord of the flies over here too. Bedtime is the only routine we've been able to stick to consistently for the most part.

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LOTF. 🙋🏻‍♀️

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I try to, but it’s pretty fluid depending on the day. Naptime basically only happens if kiddo gets physical run around time in the morning, so I try to take him outside for a bit right after breakfast. After that it’s all a bit of a blur. OP how old are your kids?

At 13 & 8 the kids are pretty cool with a relaxed vibe, but it requires us having some guidelines about chores, going to sleep at a certain time, and screen limits. Other than that, I’m just keeping my head barely above water, and that seems like enough RN. 🥺

The flies have taken over.

Age 3 and under 1

Same over here! Also all screens all the time!

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