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What would change if your husband was working away long hours?

Thank you Iam going to give this a try. I would love the video to show my grand kids of kids knitting.

I didn’t know you lived in Couer d’Alene! My in laws live there. What a beautiful place to live, hike, and enjoy! Thanks for all that you share and your encouragement.

Loove this song!

This was phenomenal. Thank you!

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When you’re working out or going to the gym where does the baby go? Or is your husband still home? Or maybe I should ask does your husband work or stay home for you to leave or work out without the baby?

The love you two share is incredible. You both want to give so much to/for the other complete selflessness. You are very blessed.

Jesus went to church on the sabbath

But don’t newborns literally have to eat every two hours (and sometimes every hour) since their stomachs are small and they’re growing so fast? Well I kept watching the rest of the video and seems it all works out! I’m just afraid my baby would have just cried their head off though

What made you choose CMEC instead of AGF? Do you stay pretty on point with CMEC or do you sub with AEO a lot? Do you believe you will stay with CMEC each year?

Muffin trick is honestly genius! I was worried about how/where I was going to store a ton of muffins but now I can store more than I was even planning on making! Lol

Sabbath = Sabado = Saturday

What kind of labels do you use to label the zipper bags?

Will you be going over what curriculum you are going to use for this upcoming school year?

I’m interested in getting rid of my smart phone, but I worry about going somewhere unfamiliar getting lost. How do you handle that?

Such helpful info to come back to as a refresher!

Your delight in Christian virtue and practical tips are so appreciated. Thank you for your channel and videos 😊

Thank you for this!! I relate so much and thankfully have implemented many of these and my health has improved drastically! Sleep, nutrition, low stress, etc. Soooo helpful!

Hi Katie! When do you get ready for the day yourself (shower, make-up, etc)?

Wow, I needed this information.

I recognize so much from my own childhood. ❤

Sleeping on tummy keeps baby from waking and keeps them from aspirating. The science always changes on this. In my day we were always told to put baby on their back. This proved to be a terrible idea. Lets just say I was a sleep deprived mom. 😮

Why can’t your program be free???

I admire you and your husband greatly for so diligently planning for and keeping the Sabbath to honor our Lord. I know He blesses you greatly in this!

This is great. My husband and I played your song on repeat a few times.

*me furiously jotting down notes without any baby, not even a dog, & no husband*

I don't know if you already discussed this in another video (and if you have I would love to know which one so I can listen to it), but I would love to hear a video from you two talking about the difference between being an "authoritative parent" and being "authoritarian" in parenting. As is always the underlying foundation of your talks, to also include what the Word of God teaches in regards to these concepts.

What about when you don’t have any baby sitters?

First off, thanks Katie for sharing your tips and experience with everyone. My second baby is currently 10 weeks and I just wanted to put my own experience on here. I watched this video before she was born, and felt hopeful for sleep to be better this time around. (My first experience was awful and I had really bad PPD) I followed as many of the tips here as I could. However, we do use a pacifier, and my baby can barely stay awake for an hour and a half at bedtime, much less 3 hours haha. And I have a very difficult time putting baby down drowsy but not asleep and having her fall asleep on her own. But I did do every 3-hour feedings since about a week old, tummy sleep, and also did awake time after nursing instead of nursing to sleep as often as I could. I really wasn't sure if it would work but I figured it was for sure worth a shot! In the earlier weeks, we were getting 4-hour stretches at the beginning of the night, and I was hopeful for that to get longer. Unfortunately, we hit weeks 8 and 9 and it seemed like baby's sleep was getting worse instead of better. I was hitting a wall due to sleep deprivation and started experiencing some really troubling PPD symptoms. Out of desperation, I started on an antidepressant and I bought Taking Cara Babies' Newborn sleep package. We also moved our baby into her own room so that her movements and grunting wouldn't continue waking me, and because our room is much brighter than hers. That was 4 days ago. Using the methods from Taking Cara Babies I have successfully put my baby down awake to fall asleep twice in the past 4 days, but all the other times it hasn't worked. (Meaning; she cried and didn't fall asleep. Which gets stressful, especially when I'm emotionally fragile, and afraid that if I don't master this I'll never sleep again😅) In just 2 days I went from 3 feedings at night to only 2 (3 and 5/6 AM instead of 11/12, 3, and 5/6) which is encouraging. The strategy from TCB is basically try to hold baby off as long as possible so they get used to feeding less at night. Even though I'm not nursing till 2:30 or 3, my baby is waking up 4 times before then (usually starting at 12ish) and then going back to sleep when I give her the pacifier. Because I am somehow who does really really poorly with lack of sleep (hello PPD lol) I do plan to do formal "cry-it-out" type sleep training at 4 months if we hit the sleep regression or sleep is still not going well. I hate the crying as much as any other sane mama, but I know that it will be so much better for everyone when it's done. Anyway... this may not be the place to share all of this but I wanted to openly put my experience out there in case it helps any other mamas who may be struggling OR just want to hear from others' experiences.

I started my screen free journey about a week ago and I don't regret it one bit. My house is way more peaceful and I know that with God's help this will bring us more close. Screens devid families they bring so much chaos and confusion.

Just wanting to know how you found these titles/knew how to find good books that fit into the CM perspective?

but i do believe there needs to be boundaries with people,like narcissists

My babies had oral ties which complicated my efforts. We have 5. The youngest is 7 mmonths and has both a lip and tongue tie. After her diagnosis I realized that 2 of our older girls had them as well. We're now doing exercises to help and considering a revision so that she can get as much milk as is available. Getting these diagnosed is crucial to implement sleep training effectively. No full tummy - no long stretches of sleep. She now breastfeeds and bottlefeeds the breastmilk she can't draw out herself. It has helped a ton and now I'll be implementing your strategies as she's very used to waking during the night. Even though she now eats some solids. 😂 Thanks Katie. ❤

What if the baby shows hunger signs only an hour after the feeding? My baby has gone through phases of cluster feeding during her growth spurt weeks - does this method prevent that? Thanks for sharing your method!

Wow! You guys are just so full of knowledge. Thank you for this video, I will be implementing this right away. I love listening to you guys.

This sounds a lot like the baby wise book with scheduling feedings. The Babywise schedule works wonders; my baby slept through the night at around 2 or 3 months

Your podcast and CZcams videos have been the #1 contributor to my journey into screen-free parenting! Now in also trying to transition into my own screen-free lifestyle as a mother. BUT, I use CZcams pretty frequently at night for cooking inspiration and meal recipes. I also post stories about the kiddos. Do you ever regret losing those moments? Or not sharing those moments? I have been praying for God to shift my priorities if it is not His will for them to be posted.

Amen! Love this! You guys are such a huge help and inspiration to me as a wife preparing for our first child with my husband! God bless y'all!

Love this! I’ve been screen free with the kids for a week and it’s been helpful to minimize the toys. If there’s too many toys it makes my kids not wanna play as long and deep. Less toys, and toy rotations has made screen free time easier. Also having things like puzzles, sensory bins, and coloring stations help keep them entertained

Great, thanks! Did I miss the point where you said at which age you usually let them sleep in another room?

we had no tv till i was about 8 or so. good for me. sleepovers: only when we where 13 or older.

Thank you, Katie! This has been very helpful. I enjoy all your videos. I have a question. . . what clothes are best for tummy sleeping? I live in Germany and we use sleep bags here. I wasn't sure if the sleep bag puts more pressure on the chest. Maybe they are popular in America as well.

Love these videos so so so much Katie! You inspire me in a variety of ways, not only as a mother, but also as a wife, cook, and teacher.

Thank you for sharing and yes, our Creator is resting on the 7th day , He blessed it and set it apart from the other days of the week. It only makes good biblical sense to us that as followers of the Massiah we would do the same.

Half of these links don't work

Thank you being an example of having lots of kids and keeping your health. I’m pregnant with my 7th, and I’ve found it more difficult to lose weight after the last two, mostly age related I believe. Because it’s been so hard and haven’t completely lost that last 15, I’m being very careful this time around instead of just dealing with it after. Thank you for giving me ideas and hope it can be done.

What were the specific supplements? I went on the website and I’m struggling to find it

Just had my second baby and am back for a refresher course! This is a lifesaver, thank you so much for making this video!

I like my kids more when they’re dressed well is a vile thing to say. And from people who are so self righteous as well. The irony. You have more patience for cute looking kids? What is wrong with you? So godly.