3 Ways to Find Balance with 3 Kids | Dean and Marcie Whalen

Remember you are a team

Sometimes raising a family feels like a power struggle where one person has to win, and the other has to lose. Even when kids are as young as two, you may experience stubbornness or conflicts. However, it’s important to remember that your family is your team. So instead of always arguing back with your children, try to understand why they may be acting this way. Maybe they feel like they aren’t getting as much attention or they’re frustrated with something they don’t understand. Rather than punishing your children for their “bad” behavior, take another look at the situation and find a way to solve the conflict together. You are a team after all.

Never underestimate the power of a routine

When you have three children, time management will quickly become your best friend. With three different kids running in opposite directions at all times, it’s necessary to establish a routine to make sure you can keep track of who goes where and when. At first, it may seem unnecessary to plan out each day’s details, but once you get the hang of it, you won’t ever know how you survived without one.

Have fun

The thought of adding another kid to your already-crazy family can seem scary at times. But remember, the extra bundle of joy and laughs will be so worth it. So be patient with yourself, with your spouse, and with your kids. Even when things don’t go as planned, at the end of the day, all that really matters is that you get to spend your life with the people you love the most. And you get to have fun while you do it. You get to raise a family with your best friend––it really doesn’t get better than that!

Having a third child can be challenging at times, but follow these tips to find balance with 3 kids.

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