Comments on: WFMW-Room Time

By: Brandi Schattle

Brandi Schattle — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:00:15 +0000

Love it! I know I am 2 years late and some but just found your post through another site and wanted to let ya know that as I am clicking on the links #2 on the list now leads to a porn site…

By: Shynea @ Penny Pinching Diva

Shynea @ Penny Pinching Diva — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:38:13 +0000

I know that I'm a week late on this post, but I love the name "room time." I call it "family time out" and we all just go to our separate corners of the house and chill out for awhile.

By: Alexia

Alexia — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:59:32 +0000

I use room time all the time – for me. LOL it's my favorite part of the day (or hour…)

By: JOY

JOY — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:53:08 +0000

Great Idea! We usually have a quiet time in the afternoon with the same rules as you mentioned, but I never thought of just calling a "room time" when arguing starts – GENIUS!!!

By: Storm

Storm — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:46:47 +0000

Hooray for Room Time.

By: everyday mom of one

everyday mom of one — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:16:16 +0000

I heard another very experienced mother talk about the exact same thing today. She said she used to let her kids get bored so they would appreciate their outings more

By: honeywine

honeywine — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:12:11 +0000

I've been doing a "Play in the Living Room or Your Room Only" time period. I can't exactly hide in the kitchen, but at least, it's quieter!

By: Cheri-Beri

Cheri-Beri — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:36:46 +0000

Guess what family in Washington is going to get introduced to Room Time tonight. Oh yeah!!

By: Susie Q

Susie Q — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:47:04 +0000

I've done that, but when our boys shared a room, it did get tough. Something else that worked for us was 'chore time'! With all their books, toys, games, LEGOS and imaginations…I didn't want to hear that they were bored…so when they were old enough to come tell me they were bored, they were old enough to a) clean the glass on the sliding door and the mirrors in the house b) wipe down the bathroom countertop; and if they were fighting AND bored…time to wipe down the baseboards ;D ALL of them. Remarkably, we had few 'bored' moments. a

By: laytonfamily

laytonfamily — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:31:00 +0000

isn't it the best? We have "Quiet Time" from 1pm-2pm EVERYDAY!! My 20 month old naps so my 6 yr old has to find something quiet to do in his room! No noise making toys, reading – coloring, playing quietly! And when I'm worn down, makes for a great nap time for me!