Gamechanging Habits in the Thick of Raising Littles

Gamechanging Habits in the Thick of Raising Littles

Author: As For Me And My House March 16, 2026 Duration: 54:42

Starting and ending our day like this has been a total gamechanger during this busy season with so many littles.

It's taken tweaking and refining, and we're still open to feedback on it, but it's blessed us so much that we just had to share it with you guys.

This routine gives us time to focus on what's most important, it allows us to shepherd our children in the way we desire to do so, and it keeps our home running smoothly while staying well-kept.

We'd love to hear if this inspired you to try something similar! Also let us know what your routine looks like, we're always looking for ways to improve ours in order to be closer to the Lord.

In This Episode:

0:00 Intro

5:09 The Surprise Blessings of These Habits

7:40 Why 4:00 AM

12:42 Before You Say It's Too Early...

19:01 The Morning Habits

24:14 Scripture reading

29:14 Movement

39:04 Getting ready

41:21 The Evening Habits

48:20 Cleanup Dance Party!

51:21 Bedtime for Littles

Resources:

A Brief Theology of Sleep by John Piper: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/a-brief-theology-of-sleep

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In the middle of the chaos that comes with raising a family, where do faith and daily life actually meet? That’s the space explored in As For Me And My House, a podcast hosted by Jordan and Milena Ciciotti. This isn’t a polished, theoretical discussion, but a real-time conversation between a husband and wife navigating their commitment to Jesus alongside the beautiful, messy reality of parenting five young children. You’ll hear them work through Biblical principles in the context of marriage disputes, financial stress, and the sheer exhaustion of the day-to-day. Episodes might pivot from a deep dive into a scriptural truth to the hilarious antics of their dogs, all with the same genuine tone. The Ciciottis built this podcast specifically as a place of honest connection, believing that encouragement grows from authenticity, not from having everything figured out. Tuning in feels less like attending a lecture and more like pulling up a chair at their kitchen table, where the talk is raw, the laughter is frequent, and the support is tangible. It’s for anyone who wants their spirituality to feel grounded and relatable, woven into the fabric of ordinary stories and shared struggles.
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