I’m a Jewish grandfather and am truly amazed at how organized and calm you are with a job and 5 kids! You are a wonderful family and superb parents! These are great, insightful, and well produced videos. I don’t know how you do all this, but thank you.
@@SonyasPrep Sonya, whatever your secret formula, you should bottle it! The world would be a better place if all working parents could manage life as amazingly well as you both do.
I’m not Jewish I’m Latina and I wish I had a family like this . Well behaved kids and peaceful home . Love your videos it’s so peaceful and keeps me company while I’m home alone
I never gave an allowance for chores. For us chores are what you do to live in a family. When they wanted something special I always bought it for them because parents provide for their children even special things. The special things would be determined by grades and behaviors. They grew up and I am happy to report that none of them became serial killers.
However, having said that i DO think that the kids that got an allowance understood the concept of money more because in the real world a good grade and good behavior does not translate into money. Kids that had to WORK for it understood the value more. So there are good and bad points to both really. Like everything I guess. Lol also, they didn’t become serial killers either 😂
Thank you for another wonderful video! ❤ Our kids are all grown, but when they were young we gave them chores and an allowance based on the difficulty of the job. Their bedrooms were something that they needed to clean without pay. Also we gave them 3 mason jars each and labeled those saving, giving, and spending. They divided the money into 1/3rds, and placed the money into the various jars. It worked well for us. 😊
I read that technique in a book by Dave Ramsey. It's simple, effective, and instills fiscal responsibility. I also like that you have them prepare their snacks and backpacks the night before in addition to them going to bed early. You are teaching them strong life skills!
Someone modeled for you a very calm and organized upbringing - it’s amazing to see. Maybe people with a more chaotic upbringing should hang out with a family like yours before having kids. I just can’t help but think this is innate in you but would feel impossible to someone who had never seen it done ❤️
I am a newlywed with no children and one dog. I am also in graduate school full time and working part time. We are Reform, but I am so invigorated by your spiritual and emotional intentionality towards your husband and children.
I'm a faithful Christian walking on the Lord's path. I just LOVE watching your video and I pray the Lord Blesses me with a good husband and children to take great care of like you do with yours. May HaShem continue to Bless you and your family abundantly ❤
we have always felt with our 4 kids that we all live in the house so they should all take part in the ‘chores’ it takes to run the household and no payment should be attached to that. Any allowance that is given is seperate from regular chores.
My kids are grown, but I had chores they got paid for, and chores they did not get paid for. Cleaning their room they did not get paid for. Dusting the bottoms of the furniture in the living room or den they got paid for. Picking up their toys, they did not get paid for (they lost use of them if they did not get put up and had to be earned back by doing extra chores), but picking up sticks in the yard, they got paid for. I also kept a list of extra chores if they wanted to earn extra money.
What a sweet family. Soniya is a very efficient and loving mother. Her kids are growing up in an atmosphere of so much love and affection.Shalom and love to you Soniya.
I was raised from a strong Jewish family. Tv was for adults ONLY. I watched tv after I earned my double BA, specialist MA , and Double PHD . We had chores and earned allowance. They were independent of each other. Chores are because I was part of a family and allowance was a sign of independence and trust. We were three siblings. My parents wanted more but my mom almost died with me, and as a result had two additional Caesarian’s. The chores were split to:1. Wash dishes, 2. Dry and put them away, and 3. Fold Towels I very much enjoy your videos. My grandparents kept Kosher. My parents did until for two yrs we moved to a small town without Jewish people ( 1971-1972). We moved back to a Jewish area. I was only 9 when returning but my parents did not feel comfortable. Keep making your videos. I just got my first air fryer and I love it. God Bless.
I’m really glad that you posted this video! When I was frum (I grew up secular, became frum, then left it after several years) I always felt that a lot of frum people couldn’t handle the amount of children they had. I’d go to their houses and it was a free for all…a bala Gan…a three ring circus. I felt bad for them. This video shows that organization pays off! So thank you!!!
Sonya can not only multi task a zillion things love love watching her cook she has a very soothing voice as a Italian/Catholic if she were my nun in school I’d ace my classes ❤️
I watch your videos over and over again, Sonja, and you just bring so much joy to my life! You and your wonderful family. You are truly amazing and truly blessed! Thank you for sharing your life with us! I have to tell you that my brothers were twins - and when they were 5 years old they were approached by some Nazi officer who wanted to take them to "appear in some movie," supposedly, and my brothers ran away back home. Thank God because that was when Hitler wanted twins to do experiments on. This was told to me by my brother - which was really frightening! They could have been taken to one of the camps never to be seen again and I am so thankful that it didn't happen. Sorry, my dear, for bringing up these stories, but seeing your beautiful family just makes me so grateful that my family remained intact for the most part.
I love your videos! We do chores for everyone, every month they have a new chore to learn. This is a basic chore they do because we are all a family and we all help make the mess and we all help clean it up. Then we have a list of extra chores that they can do to earn money. The amount is based on the size and effort of the chore.
You say you’re really lucky that your kids love vegetables, but I think it’s largely down to you, and exposing them to all sorts of food groups from an early age, so kudos to you mama
תודה על הסירטון שעזר לי מאד עם הילדים שלי, התחלתי ליישם השבוע, רק שאצלי הילדים לא רוצים לסדר את הצעצועים , אבל חוץ מזה הסירטון ממש עשה לי סדר בראש איך להתנהל בצורה רגועה, תודה!
I’m probably older than you when you started having kids, but I’m still so afraid of the responsibilities of raising children. But the way your organize everything, you make it look possible, and the clear love that drives you is very inspiring! Of course, this looks like a relatively smooth night- everyone is healthy, no apparent disasters, haha! Quick question: with you and your husband having full-time jobs, what do you do when one of your kids is sick or doesn’t have school? I would imagine that with 5 kids, that would happen fairly often!
I was blessed with many children. I think kids are so much fun. They have come with unique personalities and senses of humor. Having children in our home was a wonderful experience! Our children were raised in the country with chores. They usually did not get paid for doing their chores, but we would take them into town for movies or going out to dinner as rewards.
Another wonderful video! Thank you for sharing your kitchen control, but also how you have the children obviously loving helping you do it. I’ve had two husbands & lived with my brother & thanks to their Mums, (yes, my Mum too!) not teaching them to do tasks around the house it has been a war getting them to stop myself from thinking “Oh, it’s easier to do it myself.” I sat on my hands & let them get the message. So when I hear women opine, “I blame the mothers!” I always look at the wife’s expression, to see if the Mum is oblivious to her own shortcomings! I’m practically bedridden these days, my brother is a big help, but that’s not down to Mum, he married my best friend & she sorted him out! 😊
Yes our kids have chores. Teenager vacuumes the entire house daily! Our 10 year old takes care of chickens (feed, water, collecting eggs, clean coop), mop the floors. And my youngest who is 7 takes out the trash & recycling, feeds the dog, and he requested to take care of baby chicks: feed, water, clean. All three kids put away clean laundry, set up the table, and clean up after we have a meal.
Our almost 7 year old does chores. We don't give her an allowance yet. We started out with having her wash dishes, but the water needed to be hotter than she was accustomed to, so I ended up taking that chore (We don't have an electric dish washer.). She is now in charge of the cats. So she cleans the cat box and feeds them and entertains them. Two of our cats are rescues that we found as kittens in the gutter drain at our neighbors house after he passed. It all involved having the fire department come out and unscrew the gutter to get them out. We adopted them. Ms Johanna helps me in the kitchen with baking and cooking, but that really isn't a chore. It's a fun hands on lesson as part of her homeschooling, that we call home ec. When we have a garden, she helps me keep it watered. Oh! And she helps me make the bed.
Your videos are wonderful and inspirational even for a mama who’s son is grown and on his own! But, when he was home, he did chores with no allowance. We explained that we all had to help keep the house running…that it’s just part of being a responsible, good family member. Growing up myself as the youngest of five (five in seven years), we all had chores. There was the occasional allowance, but not consistently. Still, we were always expected to get our chores done. Whatever you chose, I am sure it will work…you and Mr. Prep have a wonderful family!!
This was such a delightful video! Your kids are all adorable, the youngest boy especially has the most beautiful smile : ) thank you so much for sharing your night time routine including some prepping you do to make your morning easier, that is wonderful!
I love this. Our family is pretty organized as well and we homeschool. Our kids are getting a bit older now and so they eat a lot more than your kids do haha but I just love this. Going back to the old ways and teaching our children from the time they are very very young is so important. This is what helps to keep the organization in the house. Unfortunately I didn't have such an upbringing and my children didn't from the beginning but we are doing this now. They easily been to this but I think it's because they love routine and they love to work hard. My kids love eating healthy as well. I am blessed. Thank you for sharing your night routine. It looks very much like mine. 💜
I’ve became a single parent when my children was 9 and 6 years old my oldest son said “now I’m the man in the house” it happened naturally that we worked at home together, they did chores without me telling them, I think it came naturally because we became alone. I never told them that you can get this and that if you do this but I gave them money of course
Your evening routine has inspired me to find better ways to organize my family. The rice in the oven and the air fryer are two of many ideas I am thankful to learn from you. I also work full time in a public school setting, and attend to my family at home. I used to work part time, and this recent change to full-time after seven years has been a steep learning curve. May HaShem continue to bless you and your family. Toda Rabah ❤
My son always helped at home, he didn't get an allowance as such, every so often he and I would go out after school and he would get something he had wanted, one time is was a football top and then out for tea, he was thrilled. When he was older, I would go for groceries and phone from the car and let him know I was back, he would come out and help bring everything in and put it away, while I had a cup of tea that he made for me. The chicken and potatoes looked amazing and the blooming onion superb. I had one a few years ago, but can still remember enjoying it. Have a great week with your gorgeous family.
The trick for everything going well the next day is preparation the night before and keeping on top of stuff so that things don't get out of control! It's so important, no matter how tired you are, to go to bed with a clean kitchen and tidy home because I always said that if kids wake up to a mess they just add to the mess! Laundry and dishes - always the challenge for every household! And, everybody, onion are the best natural source for Quercetin - just read up on all that Quercetin can do for you. You should be eating them every day!
Thank you so much for posting another enjoyable and inspirational video. You are absolutely phenomenal in everything you do. Your husband and kids are too lucky to have an adorable and kind human being like you with them. You put so much effort into your Nighttime routine that it is amazing. Many, many blessings to you Sonya!
I made a chart on a piece of poster board and for each chore they did without me telling them to they got a happy face. If I had to remind them they got a check. At the end of the week we added up what they had. They would get a small gift (for boys they loved the match box cars) and that was a good incentive to do their chores. It helped. When you have kids and work outside the home anything helps. And for air fryers....I have 3 and I love them.
Thank you for showing us your reality, that way you give us strength to carry out our day to day, congratulations to your husband for cooperating. I was just looking for a recipe to make chala bread and I kept watching your routine. I will continue. I subscribe.
Hi Sonya, thank you for this great video, you're Amazing!!! You do so much for your husband and kids, and they are very lucky to have you. May Hashem bless you and your family. ❤️ Also, thank you for the air fryer recommendation, I like how crispy it makes all the food turn out!👍😊
Love u & ur family! Ur low stress choices 4 ur kids r so kind & thoughtful. I love how u parent & the respect & love between u & Shei is excellent 2 see G-d bless u & urs.
Your family is so sweet and I always look forward to all your videos. I can’t even comprehend the common core math my son who is also in 4th grade is doing. He’ll ask me for help and then I ask google, lol. Definitely different way of doing math then how I grew up. You make your videos feel as if we are with you as friends and they’re very pleasant. Much love ❤️
I love this channel. I'm glad I found you. I think you are helping people to understand we are not so different from eachother when it comes to family. Hopefully more people will open their minds and hearts. Being Jewish, sometimes makes me feel sad that there are so little things that show show Jewish homes and holidays. Now I find more people are doing You tube channels. Thank you.
When we started chore money we required that it be divided into spend, savings, and give and it worked out really well and helped set up a foundation for her to continue. She's now almost 21 and is definitely a saver more than spender. It's for little ones to want to spend money the second they get money but it's good to teach them the idea of saving and not that instant gratification. Love your family, you are a doing an amazing job!
I love and enjoy all of your videos. I can’t wait to try making all of the dishes that you have shared, it looks delicious, as always. Thank You for sharing and Have a fantastic day🍀🍀
Your Family is so beautiful! Saying Shema with them is so precious. Night time prayers helps us so much!! They grow up so fast!! May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He make His face to shine upon you and keep you safe.
Hi Sonya 💕Your videos always bring back great memories of when our kids were young, and I was a young balabusta like you. Our kids are grown and have their own families now. And I think life is even more hectic and crazy. I like what you said about picking up your kids from school (ours went to a Solomon Schechter) and how the fun just begins! So true. That was the part of the day I looked forward to and enjoyed the most. Keep posting videos! Thank you for sharing.💕
did it all...work, mother, dinner but best of all a wife that makes alone time just for her husband! congrats! (and yes, i ordered an air fryer from your recommendation!)
I love your videos! I’m not Jewish but I love learning about Judaism! I also love all your prep, cooking and general family life. You never seem overwhelmed. Thank you!
Thank you Sonya for sharing your wonderful family values and traditions I enjoy learning obout your faith. Your happy and content children are a credit to you and your husband sending love and best wishes from the UK.
I enjoy your videos so much. This made me nostalgic. My three "doorsteps" are grown and this was great to watch. I've recently subscribed to your channel and am binge watching. Although I have Jewish heritage, I'm a Christian, yet we are so, so similar! I'm a Southerner; and I get to see how a New York family does things. A lot like me! You guys are so nice to share your lives with us. Thank you so much. And, I want an air fryer like yours! 🙂
Hi Sonya, yes my son has chores and an allowance. It has changed as he has aged and I found was a good way to teach life skills, executive skills and money management. I have only my one son, but 4 siblings who are the same age as my child and we spent a lot of time together. I miss having a house full of children. It's a blessing to see your beautiful family.
I definitely agree with chores and allowance. We did the same with our girls when they were growing up. I believe it gives them confidence and purpose. You have a wonderful routine and such a loving household. We always had a routine and when I work the evening or night shift when I was a nurse my husband kept to the routine so important to children. Thank you for sharing.
You are incredible! Where do you get all the energy from?? Thanks for the inspiration :) would love tips on how you do self care as a mom to keep you going like that!
Hello my beautiful lady. I’m a new member of your channel. I absolutely love it. Your family is amazing, the kids are so well behaved, your husband is lovely and you my dear are my hero! I wished I would’ve a role model like you when my kids were little and I was trying to juggle life. I love your organizational skills, which they come very handy now that I’m trying to redo my house after the “kids” are on their own. Love your recipes. Thank you for sharing your life’s with us. God bless you
Hi Sonya, love your routine videos 💕 we have 3 kids 11,9 and 5. The older two empty the dishwasher, empty their lunch boxes, put their clothes away and tidy their rooms. They each get 5 a week for that. My 5 year old puts her clothes away and keeps her room tidy for 2 a week. If they want any extra money then we give them extra jobs to do but sometimes of course we buy them things as a surprise too but for the most part they buy their own things throughout the year.. great way of building life skills and learning how to save up for things they want. Happy St Patrick's day from Ireland 🇮🇪
@@joycechalfin9772 my children are well rounded hard working kids and I really don't mind giving them a small amount of money each week so they can save up and buy things they would like. We all parent differently and this is how we chose to do it. Every family is different. That's the beauty of humans and what makes us all special 💕🇮🇪
Rebecca. Was very nice here. The town over has a big Irish parade every year. Was lovely. My older is 22 , good kid but now has to understand you do things because we r your parents, not because u get paid
@@joycechalfin9772 It’s Paddy’s day. Not Patty’s. Also your comments are horribly judgemental. Sounds like Rebecca is doing a fine job parenting without your snide comments!
Everything looked delicious. Often, I am like Mr. Prep where I have to improve some things before I speak with my health coach. Sonya, you did an amazing job as always. (Regrettably, we are all in the "same boat" with third and fourth grade math.
I don’t know how to cook anything. Seriously like no cooking experience. Your video motivated me to purchase this air fryer to get started! I’m a full time grad student and working professional so I’m excited to learn some basic food dishes with my new air fryer. Thanks for the discount code!
You are very organized in your home. It's wonderful your kids help you out. You and you husband should get the "parent"award. I love the air fryer. Everything is cooked crispy. No frying is needed I don't know why it's called an air fryer. My favorite is fryer chicken. No oil is needed. Tater tots come out super. I have also learned air fryer baked fruit. Peach or apples can be cooked beautiful dipped in some sugar lightly put in air fryer an amazing snack.
You are so amazing! 5 kids , a job, lots of cooking, and great parenting- you do it all so well. Also, you still have a great figure and I am sure that is no accident. I love seeing your sweet family and really enjoy all your videos. By the way, your husband is a real cutie.
I’m a Jewish grandfather and am truly amazed at how organized and calm you are with a job and 5 kids! You are a wonderful family and superb parents! These are great, insightful, and well produced videos. I don’t know how you do all this, but thank you.
Thank you so much for such a compliment. I guess when you enjoy something a lot you carve out the time to do them
@@SonyasPrep Sonya, whatever your secret formula, you should bottle it! The world would be a better place if all working parents could manage life as amazingly well as you both do.
I’m not Jewish I’m Latina and I wish I had a family like this . Well behaved kids and peaceful home . Love your videos it’s so peaceful and keeps me company while I’m home alone
currently sick with the rona, so I'm binge watching all your old vids. that chicken looks sooo good 😋
I never gave an allowance for chores. For us chores are what you do to live in a family. When they wanted something special I always bought it for them because parents provide for their children even special things. The special things would be determined by grades and behaviors. They grew up and I am happy to report that none of them became serial killers.
lol Job well done Mamma
My parents were the same and I’m happy to report that my brother and I also became functioning citizens lololol it’s a great way to run a home
However, having said that i DO think that the kids that got an allowance understood the concept of money more because in the real world a good grade and good behavior does not translate into money. Kids that had to WORK for it understood the value more. So there are good and bad points to both really. Like everything I guess. Lol also, they didn’t become serial killers either 😂
Thank you for another wonderful video! ❤ Our kids are all grown, but when they were young we gave them chores and an allowance based on the difficulty of the job. Their bedrooms were something that they needed to clean without pay. Also we gave them 3 mason jars each and labeled those saving, giving, and spending. They divided the money into 1/3rds, and placed the money into the various jars. It worked well for us. 😊
This is such a good idea. 🌹
I read that technique in a book by Dave Ramsey. It's simple, effective, and instills fiscal responsibility. I also like that you have them prepare their snacks and backpacks the night before in addition to them going to bed early. You are teaching them strong life skills!
OMG how wonderful
Someone modeled for you a very calm and organized upbringing - it’s amazing to see. Maybe people with a more chaotic upbringing should hang out with a family like yours before having kids. I just can’t help but think this is innate in you but would feel impossible to someone who had never seen it done ❤️
For someone that isn’t Jewish , you make these videos very enlightening and fun , like most moms nighttime routines. I really like all of your videos.
I am a newlywed with no children and one dog. I am also in graduate school full time and working part time. We are Reform, but I am so invigorated by your spiritual and emotional intentionality towards your husband and children.
I'm a faithful Christian walking on the Lord's path. I just LOVE watching your video and I pray the Lord Blesses me with a good husband and children to take great care of like you do with yours. May HaShem continue to Bless you and your family abundantly ❤
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we have always felt with our 4 kids that we all live in the house so they should all take part in the ‘chores’ it takes to run the household and no payment should be attached to that. Any allowance that is given is seperate from regular chores.
My kids are grown, but I had chores they got paid for, and chores they did not get paid for. Cleaning their room they did not get paid for. Dusting the bottoms of the furniture in the living room or den they got paid for. Picking up their toys, they did not get paid for (they lost use of them if they did not get put up and had to be earned back by doing extra chores), but picking up sticks in the yard, they got paid for. I also kept a list of extra chores if they wanted to earn extra money.
love this
"I don't understand how they're teaching Maths these days" the plaintive cry of parents the world over🤣🤣🤣
What a sweet family. Soniya is a very efficient and loving mother. Her kids are growing up in an atmosphere of so much love and affection.Shalom and love to you Soniya.
Thank you Anita 💕
I was raised from a strong Jewish family. Tv was for adults ONLY. I watched tv after I earned my double BA, specialist MA , and Double PHD . We had chores and earned allowance. They were independent of each other. Chores are because I was part of a family and allowance was a sign of independence and trust. We were three siblings. My parents wanted more but my mom almost died with me, and as a result had two additional Caesarian’s. The chores were split to:1. Wash dishes, 2. Dry and put them away, and 3. Fold Towels I very much enjoy your videos. My grandparents kept Kosher. My parents did until for two yrs we moved to a small town without Jewish people ( 1971-1972). We moved back to a Jewish area. I was only 9 when returning but my parents did not feel comfortable. Keep making your videos. I just got my first air fryer and I love it. God Bless.
Shalom sis I am a Muslim girl and love watching ur videos u are such an amazing lady lots of love from India ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Aliza ❤
I love watching your videos. I'm maybe half Jewish. Not having been bought up Jewish, your videos have taught me so much. Tov Meod.😊
Wow that means so much to me
I’m really glad that you posted this video! When I was frum (I grew up secular, became frum, then left it after several years) I always felt that a lot of frum people couldn’t handle the amount of children they had. I’d go to their houses and it was a free for all…a bala Gan…a three ring circus. I felt bad for them. This video shows that organization pays off! So thank you!!!
Sonya can not only multi task a zillion things love love watching her cook she has a very soothing voice as a Italian/Catholic if she were my nun in school I’d ace my classes ❤️
😆 thank you!!
I love how you guys love each other-all seven of you!
Absolutely love your channel, the cooking, Faith, Family, just everything! - Greetings from Jamaica
I watch your videos over and over again, Sonja, and you just bring so much joy to my life! You and your wonderful family. You are truly amazing and truly blessed! Thank you for sharing your life with us! I have to tell you that my brothers were twins - and when they were 5 years old they were approached by some Nazi officer who wanted to take them to "appear in some movie," supposedly, and my brothers ran away back home. Thank God because that was when Hitler wanted twins to do experiments on. This was told to me by my brother - which was really frightening! They could have been taken to one of the camps never to be seen again and I am so thankful that it didn't happen. Sorry, my dear, for bringing up these stories, but seeing your beautiful family just makes me so grateful that my family remained intact for the most part.
Your story is so captivating thankfully you and family are all ok now.
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I love your videos!
We do chores for everyone, every month they have a new chore to learn. This is a basic chore they do because we are all a family and we all help make the mess and we all help clean it up. Then we have a list of extra chores that they can do to earn money. The amount is based on the size and effort of the chore.
Kya in Ireland.... I had NO idea you could cook rice in the oven. Thanks for that mind-blowing news! Love your videos.
Thank you for watching
You say you’re really lucky that your kids love vegetables, but I think it’s largely down to you, and exposing them to all sorts of food groups from an early age, so kudos to you mama
תודה על הסירטון שעזר לי מאד עם הילדים שלי, התחלתי ליישם השבוע, רק שאצלי הילדים לא רוצים לסדר את הצעצועים , אבל חוץ מזה הסירטון ממש עשה לי סדר בראש איך להתנהל בצורה רגועה, תודה!
I’m probably older than you when you started having kids, but I’m still so afraid of the responsibilities of raising children. But the way your organize everything, you make it look possible, and the clear love that drives you is very inspiring! Of course, this looks like a relatively smooth night- everyone is healthy, no apparent disasters, haha!
Quick question: with you and your husband having full-time jobs, what do you do when one of your kids is sick or doesn’t have school? I would imagine that with 5 kids, that would happen fairly often!
We take a day off from work
U need to take a off day
I was blessed with many children. I think kids are so much fun. They have come with unique personalities and senses of humor. Having children in our home was a wonderful experience! Our children were raised in the country with chores. They usually did not get paid for doing their chores, but we would take them into town for movies or going out to dinner as rewards.
Another wonderful video! Thank you for sharing your kitchen control, but also how you have the children obviously loving helping you do it. I’ve had two husbands & lived with my brother & thanks to their Mums, (yes, my Mum too!) not teaching them to do tasks around the house it has been a war getting them to stop myself from thinking “Oh, it’s easier to do it myself.” I sat on my hands & let them get the message. So when I hear women opine, “I blame the mothers!” I always look at the wife’s expression, to see if the Mum is oblivious to her own shortcomings! I’m practically bedridden these days, my brother is a big help, but that’s not down to Mum, he married my best friend & she sorted him out! 😊
Yes our kids have chores. Teenager vacuumes the entire house daily! Our 10 year old takes care of chickens (feed, water, collecting eggs, clean coop), mop the floors. And my youngest who is 7 takes out the trash & recycling, feeds the dog, and he requested to take care of baby chicks: feed, water, clean. All three kids put away clean laundry, set up the table, and clean up after we have a meal.
Our almost 7 year old does chores. We don't give her an allowance yet. We started out with having her wash dishes, but the water needed to be hotter than she was accustomed to, so I ended up taking that chore (We don't have an electric dish washer.). She is now in charge of the cats. So she cleans the cat box and feeds them and entertains them. Two of our cats are rescues that we found as kittens in the gutter drain at our neighbors house after he passed. It all involved having the fire department come out and unscrew the gutter to get them out. We adopted them. Ms Johanna helps me in the kitchen with baking and cooking, but that really isn't a chore. It's a fun hands on lesson as part of her homeschooling, that we call home ec. When we have a garden, she helps me keep it watered. Oh! And she helps me make the bed.
Your videos are wonderful and inspirational even for a mama who’s son is grown and on his own! But, when he was home, he did chores with no allowance. We explained that we all had to help keep the house running…that it’s just part of being a responsible, good family member. Growing up myself as the youngest of five (five in seven years), we all had chores. There was the occasional allowance, but not consistently. Still, we were always expected to get our chores done. Whatever you chose, I am sure it will work…you and Mr. Prep have a wonderful family!!
You have a beautiful family! ❤
Thank you so much!🙌
This was such a delightful video! Your kids are all adorable, the youngest boy especially has the most beautiful smile : )
thank you so much for sharing your night time routine including some prepping you do to make your morning easier, that is wonderful!
I love this. Our family is pretty organized as well and we homeschool. Our kids are getting a bit older now and so they eat a lot more than your kids do haha but I just love this. Going back to the old ways and teaching our children from the time they are very very young is so important. This is what helps to keep the organization in the house. Unfortunately I didn't have such an upbringing and my children didn't from the beginning but we are doing this now. They easily been to this but I think it's because they love routine and they love to work hard. My kids love eating healthy as well. I am blessed. Thank you for sharing your night routine. It looks very much like mine. 💜
It is better late then never to incorporate helpful and healthy habits, so happy that it is working for you and your family
@@SonyasPrep absolutely! 💜
Great video. I'm the youngest of 5...I can only imagine what my mom did, single mom...she was fabulous. Non stop work. You are a super woman!
Thank you so much! Our Moms are the best
The Proverbs 31 Woman!
I appreciated seeing your dear children. They are sweet. Thanks for this Nighttime routine video.
I’ve became a single parent when my children was 9 and 6 years old my oldest son said “now I’m the man in the house” it happened naturally that we worked at home together, they did chores without me telling them, I think it came naturally because we became alone. I never told them that you can get this and that if you do this but I gave them money of course
Just love how well organized you are in such a nice way. You have a lovely family.
You’re daughter is such great little helper! So deft with her hands 💖
😊 thank you
Your evening routine has inspired me to find better ways to organize my family. The rice in the oven and the air fryer are two of many ideas I am thankful to learn from you. I also work full time in a public school setting, and attend to my family at home. I used to work part time, and this recent change to full-time after seven years has been a steep learning curve. May HaShem continue to bless you and your family. Toda Rabah ❤
My son always helped at home, he didn't get an allowance as such, every so often he and I would go out after school and he would get something he had wanted, one time is was a football top and then out for tea, he was thrilled. When he was older, I would go for groceries and phone from the car and let him know I was back, he would come out and help bring everything in and put it away, while I had a cup of tea that he made for me. The chicken and potatoes looked amazing and the blooming onion superb. I had one a few years ago, but can still remember enjoying it. Have a great week with your gorgeous family.
I'm a retired teacher and I couldn't figure out the common core math either! LOL! Love your videos!
Haha
The trick for everything going well the next day is preparation the night before and keeping on top of stuff so that things don't get out of control! It's so important, no matter how tired you are, to go to bed with a clean kitchen and tidy home because I always said that if kids wake up to a mess they just add to the mess! Laundry and dishes - always the challenge for every household! And, everybody, onion are the best natural source for Quercetin - just read up on all that Quercetin can do for you. You should be eating them every day!
Good looking family. Every family should live like this... Wish i could go back in time.
Love your post, thanks a lot.👍☺️😊☺️
Thank you so much for posting another enjoyable and inspirational video. You are absolutely phenomenal in everything you do. Your husband and kids are too lucky to have an adorable and kind human being like you with them. You put so much effort into your Nighttime routine that it is amazing. Many, many blessings to you Sonya!
I made a chart on a piece of poster board and for each chore they did without me telling them to they got a happy face. If I had to remind them they got a check. At the end of the week we added up what they had. They would get a small gift (for boys they loved the match box cars) and that was a good incentive to do their chores. It helped. When you have kids and work outside the home anything helps. And for air fryers....I have 3 and I love them.
Thank you for showing us your reality, that way you give us strength to carry out our day to day, congratulations to your husband for cooperating. I was just looking for a recipe to make chala bread and I kept watching your routine. I will continue. I subscribe.
You have a lovely family and are blessed with much love and happiness. God bless you all.
You are one busy mama! What a blessing you are to your family! God bless you.
Hi Sonya, thank you for this great video, you're Amazing!!! You do so much for your husband and kids, and they are very lucky to have you. May Hashem bless you and your family. ❤️ Also, thank you for the air fryer recommendation, I like how crispy it makes all the food turn out!👍😊
Love u & ur family! Ur low stress choices 4 ur kids r so kind & thoughtful. I love how u parent & the respect & love between u & Shei is excellent 2 see
G-d bless u & urs.
Always amazing videos Sonya!!! Love you all and God bless always.
🌸💮Shalom sister.I absolutely love your channel,family, your kosher cooking style,and your faith.Hashem bless you and your family forever and ever 🌸💮
Wow you’ve given me some great recipes ideas. Thank- you❤
Glad you like them!
Your family is so sweet and I always look forward to all your videos. I can’t even comprehend the common core math my son who is also in 4th grade is doing. He’ll ask me for help and then I ask google, lol. Definitely different way of doing math then how I grew up. You make your videos feel as if we are with you as friends and they’re very pleasant. Much love ❤️
I do the same thing in regards to googling common core math problems
I just don’t get it
It seems so illogical 🤯. So happy you are enjoying the videos.
I love this channel. I'm glad I found you. I think you are helping people to understand we are not so different from eachother when it comes to family. Hopefully more people will open their minds and hearts. Being Jewish, sometimes makes me feel sad that there are so little things that show show Jewish homes and holidays. Now I find more people are doing You tube channels. Thank you.
When we started chore money we required that it be divided into spend, savings, and give and it worked out really well and helped set up a foundation for her to continue. She's now almost 21 and is definitely a saver more than spender. It's for little ones to want to spend money the second they get money but it's good to teach them the idea of saving and not that instant gratification. Love your family, you are a doing an amazing job!
I love and enjoy all of your videos. I can’t wait to try making all of the dishes that you have shared, it looks delicious, as always. Thank You for sharing and Have a fantastic day🍀🍀
I'm sending the link to this airfryer to my Mum, it's just perfect!
Your brisket with onions in the pastry looks amazing.
Your Family is so beautiful! Saying Shema with them is so precious. Night time prayers helps us so much!!
They grow up so fast!! May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He make His face to shine upon you and keep you safe.
Amen , thank you for your beautiful bracha
Wow, you're amazing! It's actually very relaxing to watch the routines.
I'm so glad!
What a beautiful family you have BAH. May you all be blessed.
Thank you so much for this video! You’re very organized. Would love to see a morning routine please.
I love seeing your precious children ❤️
Hi Sonya 💕Your videos always bring back great memories of when our kids were young, and I was a young balabusta like you. Our kids are grown and have their own families now. And I think life is even more hectic and crazy. I like what you said about picking up your kids from school (ours went to a Solomon Schechter) and how the fun just begins! So true. That was the part of the day I looked forward to and enjoyed the most. Keep posting videos! Thank you for sharing.💕
did it all...work, mother, dinner but best of all a wife that makes alone time just for her husband! congrats! (and yes, i ordered an air fryer from your recommendation!)
I love your videos! I’m not Jewish but I love learning about Judaism! I also love all your prep, cooking and general family life. You never seem overwhelmed. Thank you!
Thank you Sonya for sharing your wonderful family values and traditions I enjoy learning obout your faith. Your happy and content children are a credit to you and your husband sending love and best wishes from the UK.
I enjoy your videos so much. This made me nostalgic. My three "doorsteps" are grown and this was great to watch. I've recently subscribed to your channel and am binge watching. Although I have Jewish heritage, I'm a Christian, yet we are so, so similar! I'm a Southerner; and I get to see how a New York family does things. A lot like me! You guys are so nice to share your lives with us. Thank you so much. And, I want an air fryer like yours! 🙂
What a wonderful family you have. Your kids are learning lots of great life skills.
You have a sweet and beautiful family. Thank you for sharing your videos!
Watching here in Philippines... Very educational, neat concise, creative, organize and lovely presentation. God bless Israel..
Thank you. I enjoyed your video so much. You have a wonderful family! ❤️
Thank you so much!
You are precious and bring joy to my evenings when I watch your channel. G-d bless you all.
Hi Sonya, yes my son has chores and an allowance. It has changed as he has aged and I found was a good way to teach life skills, executive skills and money management. I have only my one son, but 4 siblings who are the same age as my child and we spent a lot of time together. I miss having a house full of children. It's a blessing to see your beautiful family.
Your a good mom & wifeGod bless u
Thank you
That was amazing and really helpful. Thanks for sharing!
I definitely agree with chores and allowance. We did the same with our girls when they were growing up. I believe it gives them confidence and purpose. You have a wonderful routine and such a loving household. We always had a routine and when I work the evening or night shift when I was a nurse my husband kept to the routine so important to children. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the video. I believe in chores and allowance for children. Your dinner for the adults looked amazing.
Thank you
So awesomely organized!! Thank you for sharing!
My kids all have chores, but they don’t get paid for them. It’s just part of family life.
You are incredible! Where do you get all the energy from?? Thanks for the inspiration :) would love tips on how you do self care as a mom to keep you going like that!
Hello my beautiful lady. I’m a new member of your channel. I absolutely love it. Your family is amazing, the kids are so well behaved, your husband is lovely and you my dear are my hero! I wished I would’ve a role model like you when my kids were little and I was trying to juggle life. I love your organizational skills, which they come very handy now that I’m trying to redo my house after the “kids” are on their own.
Love your recipes. Thank you for sharing your life’s with us. God bless you
Awwww, my pleasure. I am honored that you watch
Wow, busy, busy. Thank you for sharing.
thank you for watching
I love seeing you with all your blessings! Wish I could have more. But, God is good. I have 2 precious boys. 🙏💙
I love your air fryer because you can see it. That is awesome
Yes love that as well
Yes mine have chores and it depends on what he wants
What a sweet family.
Thank you Belinda ❤️
Omg how do you do it all lol. I have two and im hitting my head against the wall 😂
Hi Sonya, love your routine videos 💕 we have 3 kids 11,9 and 5. The older two empty the dishwasher, empty their lunch boxes, put their clothes away and tidy their rooms. They each get 5 a week for that. My 5 year old puts her clothes away and keeps her room tidy for 2 a week. If they want any extra money then we give them extra jobs to do but sometimes of course we buy them things as a surprise too but for the most part they buy their own things throughout the year.. great way of building life skills and learning how to save up for things they want. Happy St Patrick's day from Ireland 🇮🇪
Rebecca , don’t get them used to getting $ constantly. We provide for the kids , so they got to help too. Happy St Pattys day to you ☘️
@@joycechalfin9772 my children are well rounded hard working kids and I really don't mind giving them a small amount of money each week so they can save up and buy things they would like. We all parent differently and this is how we chose to do it. Every family is different. That's the beauty of humans and what makes us all special 💕🇮🇪
Rebecca. Was very nice here. The town over has a big Irish parade every year. Was lovely.
My older is 22 , good kid but now has to understand you do things because we r your parents, not because u get paid
@@joycechalfin9772 It’s Paddy’s day. Not Patty’s. Also your comments are horribly judgemental. Sounds like Rebecca is doing a fine job parenting without your snide comments!
Nice job 👍🏻
Another wonderfull video !! If you can try making the puff pastry with guava it comes out delicious but it was very nice to watch you and your family
Thank you for this great video!
I always for for your videos!!! Thank you so much for posting 😊 and please make more of these!!!
Everything looked delicious. Often, I am like Mr. Prep where I have to improve some things before I speak with my health coach. Sonya, you did an amazing job as always. (Regrettably, we are all in the "same boat" with third and fourth grade math.
I don’t know how to cook anything. Seriously like no cooking experience. Your video motivated me to purchase this air fryer to get started! I’m a full time grad student and working professional so I’m excited to learn some basic food dishes with my new air fryer. Thanks for the discount code!
My pleasure, enjoy it.
Your chanel is one of my detox pills from the world around! 😃 thank you for everything! 🧡May G*d bless you and your amazing familly.
I love your videos! My kids are grown, so I love to watch how you get it all done. Many blessings.
You are very organized in your home. It's wonderful your kids help you out. You and you husband should get the "parent"award. I love the air fryer. Everything is cooked crispy. No frying is needed I don't know why it's called an air fryer. My favorite is fryer chicken. No oil is needed. Tater tots come out super. I have also learned air fryer baked fruit. Peach or apples can be cooked beautiful dipped in some sugar lightly put in air fryer an amazing snack.
Yummm can’t wait to try that
You are so amazing! 5 kids , a job, lots of cooking, and great parenting- you do it all so well. Also, you still have a great figure and I am sure that is no accident. I love seeing your sweet family and really enjoy all your videos. By the way, your husband is a real cutie.
haha I will let him know