Keeping a large family happy and occupied can be tough. You’re a busy parent with a career and social life of your own, which makes it difficult to meet all of your kids’ requirements.

Every morning as your kids get ready for school, your house probably becomes a chaotic mess. Everyone is vying for the bathroom, and you have numerous hungry tummies to fill before leaving for the school run.

You are not alone in your struggles as a multi-child parent. It’s difficult to devote enough time and attention to each of your children. Sometimes you spread yourself too thin and find yourself depleted by the weekend.

So, how can you be a great parent and still have time for yourself? How then can you keep your kids entertained without being overwhelmed?

Here are some excellent tips for large family parents.

Large Family Cars

You presumably perform the daily school run and take your kids to their monthly dance or sports practices.

With a small automobile, it’s hard to keep up with your kids’ weekly interests. Plus, if you plan a long road trip with the complete family, some youngsters will be left behind if your car is too small. 

With only four seats, you can only take yourself and three kids. Getting a bigger car is the obvious solution.

Find a huge SUV or people carrier and you won’t ever again will you be concerned about having enough space in the car. 

Cooking For Many

Plan your meals when you have a large family. Streamlining the cooking process can help to save you time and energy while pleasing your children.

Many delicious meals may be cooked in bulk to feed the whole family. Every week, seek out some recipes online that you and your kids would appreciate.

Pasta bake, fried rice, soup, and stew are all crowd-pleasers. These foods are easy to make and cook in abundance for your kids.

A slow cooker is one of the best kitchen appliances to buy for a large family. Making multiple pieces takes little preparation or cooking time. Put the ingredients in the slow cooker and go about your day.

Always Have Healthy Snacks On Hand

As a busy parent, you don’t want your kids to be irritated and agitated. Stocking up on healthy and tasty snacks will keep your kids from going hungry between meals.

Sandwiches, fruit, crackers, yogurt, homemade granola bars, and homemade granola. Of course, a few treats are hidden in the cupboard aren’t going to hurt once in a while. 

Stop The Arguing Quickly  

Sibling rivalry is unavoidable. It’s difficult for them to all get along all the time.

However, there are steps you can take to reduce squabbles and keep everyone pleased. Keep your kids busy to stop them fighting.

Give them chores around the house like washing dishes or cleaning a room. They won’t care what their siblings are doing if they are busy doing their own thing. 

Another approach to reducing bickering is to provide interesting group activities. This will keep kids engaged and promote teamwork. Set up a multi-player arts and crafts table or get a new console game such as Madalin Stunt Cars 2. 

These tips should help you to keep an orderly house with a larger family. Do you have any other tips that could help? Please share a few of them in the comments below.