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Nov 2024
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2381: [Part 1] Real Life Advice On Havin...

Optimal Living Daily | Greg Audino
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Episode 2381:

Shawna Scafe shares practical advice for parents expecting to have two children under two years old, offering tips on solo playtime, managing toddler expectations, and creating hands-free games to engage older siblings. With a focus on keeping routines simple and making time for self-care, Shawna provides realistic strategies to help parents balance the demands of two young children.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://simpleonpurpose.ca/two-kids-under-two-years-tips-and-advice/

Quotes to ponder:

"You are about to become a person held together by spanx, coffee, and energy bars. But don’t worry, it won’t last long. That’s a lie, the hours and days will inch relentlessly along - it’s the years that dash past."

"Take the time to foster solo playtime in your firstborn so they don’t rely on your constant entertainment."

"Peace at all costs is not peace."

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