REAL TALK: My Work From Home Routine with 2 Kids // balancing a marriage, home, kids, & YouTube!

REAL TALK: My Work From Home Routine with 2 Kids // balancing a marriage, home, kids, & KZbin!
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[@bridzs333]

You know you are a mom when you start referring to what used to be basic hygiene thing as selfcare :)

[@HapaFamily]

Right?! 🤣🤣🤣

[@MariaandMontessori]

The sad sad truth

[@sherpee9185]

Lol!!!! So true! I love to take my time showering and eating hahaha

[@kateferguson5341]

So true...but if that is where you feel you are rejuvenate, then you do you. Thank you so much for your content, my family and I love you

[@magalivigetti3803]

👏👏👏

[@mollymeeker1543]

This might sound crazy but you inspired me to actually have a child! I found your Montessori videos completely on accident and it was like a lightbulb went off and I was like this is how I want to raise my child. My husband had already been wanting to have a baby but I wasn’t quite there yet. After I finished binging your videos I was like okay we can do this. Two months later I was pregnant and now I have an almost 4 month old baby girl who is my world. Your videos and e course have taught me so much and I’m so happy to be raising a Montessori baby. So weird to think but my baby wouldn’t even be here if it wasn’t for you

[@mollymeeker1543]

Also want to add that finding out you were a dolphin trainer was icing on the cake for me because I’m a big cat (lions, leopards, tigers) trainer as well as a zookeeper (my bachelors is in zoology) and I find myself using operant conditioning with my own child lol

[@julial.b.6800]

That is a beautiful story! Congratulations and enjoy!

[@kimthecommunist]

If it wasn’t for stumbling on her videos I would be sucked into the constant “I need this new gadget” for my baby. I always thought about “winging it” but I knew I needed order as how that is how I thrive myself but didn’t know how to go about it without being authoritative. Couldn’t have found her vids at a perfect time! 39 weeks and waiting for baby girl to come out(:

[@lolaj6488]

Hi! I’m a 70 year old lady that love to learn, even my granddaughters are already older, 14 and 21, so I don’t watch your videos with the intention to use Montessori. However, I love to see how little children learn whenever they are properly guided. Congratulations, you are doing a great job. Love all your videos

[@CathyStelling]

"I feel like she needs it, so I've just been doing whatever it is she needs from me" YES I LOVE THIS. This is how I approach things like this, too.

[@donnamontanarella2403]

This is called being a loving mom who is sensitive to her children's needs and will raise secure and well adjusted children.

[@jessaleeb198]

WAY TO GO MIKE🥳👏 Thanks for pushing Ashley to doing KZbin! It has helped so many of us❤

[@annal.807]

Can't agree more about the "sleeping association." As moms, we just need to follow our hearts and our children's needs and even if it isn't "by the book," that's alright. We do what's best for our family and that's all that matters. 💪👊👏

[@sirdidymus6209]

There is so much love in what Ashley is doing 💕

[@barbaraliston5959]

Ashley, you found the perfect solution to following your heart, with Mike's encouragement of course. I know I'm not alone looking forward to Tuesday and Thursday Hapa episodes. You are a credit to Montessori and your darling girls are shining examples. Thank you for all the hard work creating our fav utube channel.

[@mariahmcdonald1351]

I am so thankful for your channel. I discovered you when my son was six months old. And MY GOD my life with him would be so different if I hadn't stumbled upon you. Montessori/positive parenting is the answer to happy healthy children!! Thank you for your hard work :)

[@tamarchobanyan2629]

My entire parenting style has changed because you started this channel. I am forever grateful for you!

[@AyshaKMinor]

It's awesome epic that Mike pushed you into it and supports you so much

[@hopejuscenko8925]

I started watching you in highschool because Kylie was so cute, before I even knew that I wanted to study Early Childhood Education. Now that I’m in college, I get to enjoy both Mia and Kylie, and I understand what you’re talking about philosophy wise as well 😂 Love from Canada

[@zk.13]

As for mia , just do as much as you can , these moments before she sleeps may not come back, i weaned my daughter from these moments and now i miss them especially when she tells me not to stay

[@Emily3879]

Whatttt dolphin trainer ??! You definitely need to do a video all about that !

[@VideoSiteAccess]

She did. It’s titled “I used to be a dolphin trainer!?”

[@Clara-oy7pu]

Ashley! You’re such a wonderful mom and I love watching your family! I’d love to see a video about weeknight dinners/how you grocery shop. Do you budget? Have go to meals? Etc.? Lots of love xx

[@HapaFamily]

Good to know!

[@DaniOchannel]

Another vote for this one. Our lives are so busy, it's always good to get tips on how people juggle time and finances. Xx

[@Anonymous-ps8lj]

Your channel is a blessing.. It has encouraged me to to apply montessori principles with my kids.. But... But my dear, i am struggling so so so much.. I have a 20 months old toddler and a 7 month old baby.. My 20 months old is a late sleeper which eventually disturbs the whole routine.. I would be grateful if it's possible to talk to you 101.. Thanks already.. Lots of love from the other side of the world ❤️❤️❤️

[@newmoondarkmoon]

Isn’t Mia completely weened now? She just needs that extra mommy connection. 🥰

[@jetteharris9128]

NEEDED this. My position was WFH even before the plague, and we're going to have #2 this summer!

[@cassiejob6709]

Thanks for this! So many videos involve having a husband who can take the kids for a few hours each day, or hiring someone. We’re being very careful right now because of the pandemic and my MIL is immunocompromised. I work part-time teaching virtual classes for the public school district. Grandparents take her for a couple hours four days a week, but then the rest of the time I just scrounge for extra time to grade papers, plan, etc. It’s just nice to see someone in a similar situation.

[@melanielimdetapia4147]

Thanks for all your videos Ashley! Like for so many other people, your clear and honest videos have inspired my husband and I to adopt a Montessori approach to raising our kids. Could you please share how you established your nap times during the day as well as your bedtime routine? Thanks in advance.

[@ol1419]

Super mom! 💪

[@bugalowSK]

I can relate to this type of selfcare😊. Thank you for this video!

[@queridasantos]

Thanks for sharing! Love that you found a source of income while doing something you love, vlogging, teaching, taking care of your family and enjoying time with them. The ultimate goal!

[@JodeneGray]

You are truly an inspiration. On days when I feel overwhelmed I think if Ashley can do so can I.

[@eszterkulin4004]

You are a fabulous Mother and a real inspiration for other Moms! I have learned from you a lot. All the respect and best wishes 🙏! From Hungary, 🇭🇺

[@ninochkaru]

Ashley, you are sooooo amazing! I just want to give you a big hug! I've been working from home for 6 years now and I have 3 boys at home. It's very hard to say the least. Thank you for your story. Love your family!

[@mama-yael]

Mama, I am convinced that we are KZbinr kindred spirits...almost everything you described is how things flow and go for me!! You are fantastic and I am so thankful for you ❤️

[@V334YY]

What a sweet and endearing job and family 😍 doing what you love while bringing joy to so many. Hit the jackpot Hapa Family!

[@HapaFamily]

Indeed, I did! ❤️ Thank you for your support!

[@nusibabetamar6775]

I got to know Montessori from you. I am grateful for your videos, learning soooo much from you, also my kids are almost the same age like your kids. Love also that there is one talk video and one family vlog where I can see how the talking goes into practice👍🏻

[@donnamontanarella2403]

Ashley, I am so grateful that I found your videos. They are full of great ideas and are very helpful. I wish these were available when I was a young mother! I love and share your parenting style which is extremely different from the way I was raised. My generation was taught to respect adults while children were very frequently disrespected. I believed in showing respect to my children also. I am sharing these videos with my daughter who is an awesome mom to my grand children. She also believes in gentle parenting. You do a great job and are a beautiful mom. Your girls are absolutely precious!

[@philippapay4352]

Isn't dolphin-training a form of teaching? Then you had the girls. And now you're teaching us!

[@managementcasestudy]

Hi, Ashley, just want to share that my son (who is 3 days older than Mia) also had what I called sleeping regression recently. He insists we being in the room, lying down next to him, holding his hand until he falls asleep. It lasts for about 5-6 weeks, and now he is back to a perfect sleeper again. Hope Mia will be over this soon :-)

[@castroburger]

The video I didn’t know I needed! I’m not sure why, but your “schedule but not schedule” (🤣) really inspired me to add some more structure to our days while simultaneously learning to go with the flow. Love it. Another great video.

[@odileidysbasanta]

Wow, Ashley, you are amazing! My body recently almost shut down from extreme exhaustion. I have been posting in Instagram and Facebook almost daily since September, in December I started a KZbin channel and recently started blogging. I love it! But it's hard to do everything while I homeschool my little one and do the housework (no dishwasher or vacuum cleaner or robot cleaner ... 😩) It has been difficult for me to keep up with everything, so I had to slow down my posts on Instagram until I can find balance again. I don't have family close to me either. I understand you perfectly. A hug 🤗 and keep creating valuable content for us. ❤️

[@dulcefb7383]

This video totally resonated with me. Me watching/listening while doing dishes after my girls are asleep. I WFH and have similar schedule to yours. Thanks for posting and your hoensty

[@MariaandMontessori]

It's so great that you ended up with the best of both worlds-doing the work you were passionate about, and still being with your girls. AND sharing that journey with us!

[@neumannce]

Thank you for sharing your week with us! I too am a SAHM and have used what I have learned from you in my own home. Prioritizing self care, your relationships and securing the time for just you and the girls sounds like an awesome plan. I too am a strategic thinker who thrives on patterns, blocked scheduling and routine. Your videos have positively impacted my family and given me guidance on the "how to" of Montessori at Home. I am grateful you continue to produce videos and look forward to learning more from you this year.

[@BeatrixFrancia]

I'm not a mom yet, but just a teacher, and it is good for my soul to hear you speak; you're a great model of self discipline to me, I really need to work on my time managing skills, so this real talk was very interesting and useful. Thanks!

[@fanfictionedits8273]

Thank you for making this video Ashley, you have clarified so many questions I had and given so many time management tips!

[@danijelaostojic6182]

When my kids go to sleep, around 21,21:30, I usually watch a video or two on KZbin(like now) and fall asleep by 23. I have to get up at 6:15 for work, so in the evenings, I'm deadly tired. I wish I have more energy and stay up longer. There are so many resources for Montesori activities and materials, that I would like to print or make for my kids, but having a full-time job, house, husband... I just don't have strength for everything. Truth to say, I'm feeling a little guilty for not having energy to do everything whats on my mind. So, way to go, Ashley! Your videos always inspires me to go back to Montessori and implement it as much as I can. ❤️

[@tanjab.9714]

Ashley, thanks, great video again. Just a question, do you tell the girls how much you work? Although you chose to stay home, you work a lot. And I think it's so important for dautgherts to see mothers work or to here about it, so it's not jus a dad thing. And second question: why don't you hire an assistant to do the communication with brands, I am sure there are many young marketing students who would be thrilled to work for you :)

[@miss0miss]

I'm glad your channel exists - it has been a great source of information especially for a FTM like myself to an 8 month old. Your philosophies, teaching style, and relaxed(ish) parenting is something I really identify with and see myself emulating :). Your work ethic has also inspired me to go back to school so now I'm doing school + baby - although we'll see how it goes when I go back to work full time. Thanks so much for your amazing videos!

[@fairdinkumsheila]

❤️❤️❤️ Thanks for sharing your story, we love you guys and again, you're A M A Z I N G, thanks for inspiring other women and mums! All the best 💚💚💚

[@fatemafatima1233]

I am so glad i found you a year ago. And i love going back and watching the vlogs agains

[@ashleyanastasia7779]

Thank you so much for sharing. I am relieved to find out that your schedule is similar to mine. I feel validated in trying to get a little bit of work done during meal time, and getting the bulk of my work done after everyone has gone to sleep.

[@stephanieunger6825]

So thankful for coming across your channel💕I found it shortly before I had my daughter and instantly realized thanks to you that Montessori was the way I wanted to parent. I got to stay home with my daughter for a year and now I’m looking at Montessori day cares. Looking forward to more videos :)

[@elizabethduffy445]

Thank you for sharing so much with us, I find your videos and insight to be a wonderful source of how to bring Montessori principles into a real world parenting life. You are so well informed every vid is overflowing with rich information yet still very practical so it feels accessible. I always feel motivated to learn and do better after watching :) One life tip I learned from this video: by having a structure for your time/work that you stick to, you’re also making it easy for those around (hubby, kids) to know when it’s your time to work or it’s their time with you. Looking forward to working through the e-courses too!

[@greenserene2676]

Needed to hear this, thank you ! My little one is 7 months old and I a m just starting to implement montessori into our lives. We have her playroom all set up and she is so perfect,such a gem. So blessed to have her. I have been struggling with chores lately even though I have been living minimally for years. At the end of the day I see the kitchen destroyed and I struggle so hard because I don't clean during the day during her naps. I just want to relax , hard to push myself sometimes.

[@tech-talk2945]

I'm single and I'm not good in maximizing my time. Listening to you motivates me to be productive. I don't want to be lazy anymore. 🙂

[@CarolynCase123]

You are an amazing mom and entrepreneur! Thanks for sharing!

[@erinbashford6892]

So glad you started a KZbin channel! Your channel is my favorite 😃

[@dianad4720]

Thank u! I needed this video! I’m like all over the place with work studies and baby. I asked for the no edit video and this video is perfect and even better as in you spoke more about your week not just the day, thank you sooooo much you are very very much appreciated ❤️

[@justmichaNW]

I LOVE LOVE LOVEE!! ALL OF YOU VIDEOS and we do appreciate all the work you put in to your videos! it shows that you care about quality and im glad to know you also enjoy it thank you for sharing all your knowledge you have helped me so much with my Montessori journey and positive parenting 🙏😍

[@jadeeremocaldo3455]

Hi. Im a new subscriber here. Keep it up. I love your contents. I am a first t8me mom and i am learning a lot from your videos. More power Ashley! 💞🤗

[@HeatherM4285]

I agree with reading! I love reading during my little ones playtime, especially if it’s an actual book. I try to not be on my phone much during the day unless it’s during my 8 hour work day. I find if I’m on my phone he wants screen time too.

[@jodiramberg707]

I have wondered so many of these things!! Thank you for sharing about how you got into vlogging and how you get it all done!! 💛

[@vanessacorsi2755]

Thanks Ashley! as a working from home mum I really appreciate this video!

[@eciepecie96]

Totally superhero and most inspiring person on YT, thank you so much for all your job! Kisses from Poland, have some rest please ❤️❤️

[@caitlin9823]

I love going for coffee and target runs for some mommy time!

[@maanviandme3657]

Wow 😱 You are a true inspiration 🙇‍♀️ Can you please share what time you go to bed?

[@HapaFamily]

Usually 11-12 pm most nights, which is later than I’d like but it is what it is. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@jennamorganbooks]

Currently binging your videos. Also, I dessssperately wanted to be a dolphin trainer when I was younger! 🐬

[@nylabintkheem7305]

I really wish I could meet you and your darling girls in person and have a mom hang out/play date for our girls. I have 2 girls too. The oldest is 3 and half and the youngest 20months old. Thanks so much for your videos bcuz I've learned a lot and definitely noticed some improvements in my own girls and myself from applying your parenting skills and montessori activities to our lives. Please don't change your content bcuz your content is already perfect and what I need.

[@diannefah]

Woah, that's a lot and I admire you Ms. Ashley. I'm a fan!!!

[@8kres]

thank you so much for sharing this video! there's a sense of comradery for me as my week is very similar to yours and i dont have many friends that i can relate to on this. it's nice to know im not alone :)

[@awakenbegin3990]

That was awesome! Thanks for sharing

[@divleb]

Thank you! This is very helpful. You have really structure days and very stablished routines, and I think that's the key.

[@PradoDiana]

You're so awesome!! This was very helpful, thank you for sharing. Can you please also share how you keep your home neat, organized, and clean? I really struggle with this but I know how important order is for my 9mo old (thanks to your e-class!). Any tips on organization would be greatly appreciated. ♥️🙏🥰

[@frettnot]

thanks for this. I have been looking around and wondering, "Can I really stay home with my kids AND work?" I feel that stress you talk about when you find a minute to work and then get interrupted. I had to stop doing it too because I found myself being frustrated with my toddler for wanting to be with me and that is that last thing I want. Turns out most of my free evening time just has to be work to make the rest of it work.

[@frettnot]

and really, it is a season. the kids keep growing up and growing more independent. Before I know it I will be begging him for attention 🤣

[@weronyqa]

I love these real talk :)

[@imhereforit365]

Thanks for this video! Do you have a list of book recommendations? Would love to see a video with a quick review of your favorite parenting/montessori books!

[@darianalexi]

Wow!!!! I know you JUST explained how you do it but I don’t know how you do it! Way to go mama. I’m a first time mom and I love your videos. You’ve been a huge inspiration to me on how I’d like to implement gentle parenting and Montessori. Thank you for all your hard work. Also, I’m not sure if I missed it but what time do you go to bed?

[@AnaMGarciaRivera]

So inspiring! I love the beat of the music of your video 😁👍🏼

[@srawn12]

My brother n his wife are certified yoga instructors. They do it in-person and for ppl who can't attend, they're conducting one on one online classes.

[@HapaFamily]

I just need to *be there* in person to maintain my commitment. Lol. I also enjoy the time “away” from my normal home environment.

[@miquelcazanya]

I don't think you've said it, I'm just curious ;) How long does it take you on average to edit a video? I guess it's different for a family vlog or a montessori video? Congratulations for your work!!

[@glymandane-ballesteros]

Thank you for sharing this. You inspire me a lot.

[@go_rozy8738]

Omgoodness Ashley! My 13month old has also been wanting me to rock him to sleep. He's always put himself to sleep as well... Maybe they feel something that we don't..

[@genesiscaraballo4013]

I would love a vlog style video of you showing us rather than explaining 😊

[@HapaFamily]

I thought about doing that, but that’s A LOT of filming to accomplish in one day while so trying to manage the kiddos and all the other stuff, haha... a video for the future, perhaps.

[@genesiscaraballo4013]

@Hapa Family I totally get it! I have a 12 month old, balancing college, + a job from home AND occasionally part time job 2 days out of the week. I don’t know how I do it😌

[@DaniOchannel]

Thanks so much for sharing 💕 it's always fascinating to hear series of life events that has lead to an outcome. I I would think that being a dolphin trainer is very similar to being a teacher. I always thought that's why you explained things so well.

[@melaniebeland2931]

Super mom ❤️ I think I missed the part of how you manage to keep your house clean on top of it all? You mention doing some of it in the morning but surely you don’t have enough time to clean the whole house and do laundry and dishes.. ? I’m on maternity leave at home with a 5 months old and live in a 2 bedroom condo and I can’t seem to find time 😅

[@HapaFamily]

I do it in the little “chunks” of time throughout the morning and afternoon, whatever needs to get done. :) (Edited to add: so in the example where I might sneak off to do laundry, that’s not the only time. I’m doing that repeatedly throughout the day, whenever I can find a moment! ☺️)

[@bluebear2301]

I'm buying that book right now!

[@loracorwyn3713]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ashleynewberry4873]

Thank you for all of your hard work! Do you clean as you go throughout the day? Also, do you meal plan in the evenings too or figure out something to make on the fly? Doing breakfast, lunch, and dinner is tons of work too!

[@HapaFamily]

Yes, I just clean in the moments that I find time. Sometimes the girls help, sometimes they play while I clean. And meal planning I usually dedicate like 20 minutes to figuring out which meals we’re going to have and then adding necessary ingredients to the grocery list before the shopping is accomplished for the week. Right now, Mike has been doing all the shopping due to Covid so that I don’t have to take the girls into the store with me, but I think I’m going to be switching back to grocery pick-up soon (which means I’ll be running out to grab the groceries in the car with the girls once a week).

[@meoxmix8233]

This was so wonderful! Thanks for sharing

[@ThriftyOne]

I am intrigued about Kylie's alarm clock! Can you share a link please? Thanks Ashley! Love all your videos!

[@bimperio2655]

Hi Ashley! Really enjoyed watching this episode, was wondering if your kids still take naps?

[@lopemari]

Thanks for sharing! Have you addressed in your videos what to do with a 13 month toddler who wants to be picked up esp when we’re busy trying to clean and cook lol. Even though they’re close to us or on my learning tower it’s not working. My family thinks I should put him in a big playpen but that’s not Montessori aligned so that he understand we have “our own space “ for certain activities.

[@anneliesjoss]

Oh my gosh, the domino affect, yes, I think about that often too, how I ended up living this life I’m living......... my mom is the one who “knocked over that first domino” 🥰. The image of you and Mia holding hands as she falls asleep is just the sweetest. It won’t last.... just continue to treasure it 💜. I have a question to do with English. Please keep in mind that English is my second language. In this video, and honestly, many other KZbinrs I follow too, I hear you say “Mike and I”, when to me it sounds like it should be “Mike and me”. Is it accepted either way? What I usually do when I’m unsure is a trick my English teacher (I had 1 year of English in high school) told me. He told me to drop the other person in that sentence and say it like you would without mentioning the other person. Am I wrong? Sorry, really don’t mean to criticize. It’s just one of those things I notice so often, and I’m wondering now if my teacher was wrong....... It was British English I was taught, so maybe it’s different?!? I know there are difference between American English and British English.

[@HapaFamily]

I think the rules here are the same... I’m just so used to saying it that way that I don’t even realize it. 🤷🏼‍♀️😂

[@anneliesjoss]

@@HapaFamily I keep hearing people say it like you do, so I was just wondering. I’m pretty self-conscious when I speak English, even after having lived in the US for many years, and I question myself a lot.

[@Michele-bm1zu]

If the phrase being used is the subject of the sentence, then you'd use "Mike and I." Don't worry, it can be difficult to learn but it seems like you're doing well! Another way you can think about it would be in terms of "we" and "us". For example, if you say "we have date nights on Saturday" then it would be correct to say "Mike and I" in that instance. If you're saying "it's just us in the house" then you'd want to use Mike and me." 😺

[@anneliesjoss]

@@Michele-bm1zu thanks, that makes sense. The English language is so confusing to me at times. So many different ways you can say the same thing. Funny, even after all the years that I’ve been in the States, I still have people ask me almost daily where I’m from, but our kids are always amazed that people can still tell. They don’t hear my accent at all 😱😳😊

[@Whybuymiami]

I know you just explained how you do it but... how tf do you do it?! 🤣 I only have one under one and I sometimes even contemplate day care but I know I want to be with her. Kudos!!

[@elliemccarthy5672]

Obviously your schedule is super busy, but have you tried a zoom yoga class? My mom has done Pilates for years and her local Pilates studio offers all their classes live on a zoom-like platform, and she really enjoys it! Im sure yoga studios near you offer something similar I’d you don’t want to wait till post covid to start yoga again!

[@kmwaltes]

Where do you do bedtime stories for your oldest?

[@user-oq3tc3pn1h]

I love your videos. Thank you

[@Beautiful_life23]

You inspire a lot of people...👍

[@corilarge9267]

Hi Ashley, I recently found your channel and have been working through your Montessori videos. They're incredibly helpful and insightful. I also loved your BLW videos. In this video, you said you got rid of the jumper, exersaucer, pack n play. I'm curious as to what you did with bebe when you need to use the bathroom or wash dishes?

[@sfowler1017]

Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@MephistoFibs]

Did Mia get a vaccine at the time the need for holding hands started? Thats what it was for us. We were able to help our daughter to sleep without holding hands again by pretend play with a teddy who needs to go to the doctor to get a vaccine. Also a childrens book with pictures of medical utensils was helpful. I think that normalized the experience for her.

[@alishaberrey4479]

Sarah Beth yoga on KZbin is amazing

[@XXValiuXX]

Something that always unbelievable weird to me is how early children go to sleep in the US! I'm from Italy, my 19-month old goes to sleep btw 9.30/10 pm. My husband and I both work full time and when we come home we have so much to do that once she goes to bed we have no energy or time to do anything else 😂

[@Kingatje]

Think it's a Mediterranean thing. Like how in Spain dinnertime is 8pm+. I would have long starved by then 😄 Living in Belgium. We eat dinner at 6pm. My 14 month old goes to bed at 7 - 7:30pm.

[@sandraengstrand2784]

Wait, what.... dolphin trainer???? That is super-cool 😎

[@PlantHoardingAdventures]

Love your videos! you are my youtube idol lol I have totally abandoned my channel since my baby was born I try to get back to it but I cannot stay consistent I just keep telling myself, try again tomorrow and sometimes it works. thanks for sharing your knowledge you really inspire me

[@rachelstrode652]

Love this video! I hit like before I watched it too haha.

[@HapaFamily]

Thank you! 🙏💕

[@naomihb8751]

Love every single one of your videos, so informative , ive learned a lot thanks to you ❤️ Do your girls fight sometime or can be agressive ? My 3 year old be really rough with my 4 month old and sometimes will hit her to make us mad.. she is very stubborn and I feel like the gentle parenting tips on that dont work on her , (but im totally against spanking or anything like that !)