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Founded in 2004 by parents struggling to create a nurturing family life while balancing the demands of everyday life. Families with Purpose is dedicated to helping all those busy and "struggling" families find time for the little things in life.

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daily routines

Anticipating Disruptions to the Daily Routine

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

There are some days and weeks when I feel like I have gotten nothing done which I know isn’t the case because with four kids, a husband, and a job, I know I had to have done something.  But when I look back at my day and can’t scratch anything off my list or haven’t [...]

Managing Disruptions to the Routine

Monday, May 12th, 2008

Last month in our Conquering the Chaos segment, we talked about the power of a good routine and how having one for your family can really help you and your kids feel less stressed and frustrated.  But because sometimes life doesn’t always go according to plan, it is important to understand how disruptions can impact [...]

Creating a House Cleaning Schedule

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

The key to keeping house cleaning from overrunning your family life is to create a plan consistent with your housecleaning philosophy and stick to it.  As with any new plan or change there will be bumps along the way, so don’t be afraid to fine tune it as you go along or change it as [...]

The Power of a Good Routine

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

A family with purpose is a family who strives to manage and balance their lives and who work diligently to prevent their lives from being controlled by outside factors. A family with purpose sets priorities and lives their lives accordingly.
For the most part, all of us have some sense of a daily routine already.  Usually [...]