Having some kind of structure to my day not only helped me stay sane but was also positive for my kids. One thing that helped me make the transition was having an organized schedule. However, the stress of teaching during the pandemic took its toll on me, and I wanted my children to come home to someone who wasn’t cranky and anxiety-ridden most of the time. Before that, I taught high school language arts for several years, and I’ve had a job since I was 16 years old. I decided to become a stay at home mom after my fourth child was born. In all my years in the workforce, I have never held a job title more challenging and worthwhile than “Stay At Home Mom.” It’s the single most underappreciated position in existence (aside from teachers and janitors), and no one really knows what you’re going through unless they’re living it.

She also has a budding Etsy shop and enjoys anything that serves as an outlet for her creativity. In addition to staying home with her two youngest kids, Katie also works part-time as a freelance writer and content creator. * This article was written by Katie Gochenour, a longtime acquaintance of mine and a mother of four children ages seven and under. Are you in desperate need of a good stay at home Mom routine? This post will help you create your own stay at home Mom schedule with loads of tips and a sample real-life routine from a busy Momma of four kids!

Sample daily schedule for kids