It's hard to be a mom especially when you have to juggle two to three chores at a time at home.
For a busy mom, what can be more useful than proven and time-saving techniques? Here are five effective family-friendly ideas that will help your household in running effectively and smoothly.

1. Always be cleaning.
   Constantly do a little tidying up and a little cleaning.
   You could pick and sweep of the dirty laundry as you walk through the house.
   You can also spare a minute to clean the kitchen counter using some antibacterial wipes and a moment to go through the junk mail that has been piling up on the table.
   Maintenance is the key.
   Doing a bit of housekeeping each day could mean so much and result in a consistently tidy home.
   
2. Every mom definitely needs a little pair of extra hands.
   Kids love to help out especially with the things or chores that grownups do.
   Start assigning your children with age-appropriate tasks like putting their toys back to their bins, placing their cereal bowls in the sink after having their breakfast, or working with you in the kitchen as you prepare your lunch.
   These acts will teach them how to be responsible personally.
   It will also help them realize the importance of a clean and organized household too.
   
3. Preparation is important and is worth your precious time.
   Simple tasks that are planned ahead of time can save you from a lot of frustration and hassle.
   You can plan a simple recipe over the weekend rather than thinking of what to cook a few hours before your dinner.
   Another great idea is to spend a few minutes every evening with your children to choose what they want to wear for the school the next day.
   
4. Routines are very important for parent and child.
   For a mom, it's a form of organization and it is also a stabilizing and very comforting force for kids.
   If your kid is used to doing things in a certain way, he or she will likely resist changes or transitions.
   A good idea would would be to have a calendar so the entire family can be updated with soccer practices, tae kwon do lessons, or other activities.
   Also make sure to keep bath time, bedtime, and dinner routines consistent.
   Your child will surely learn to stick to the schedule and it will make things smooth.
   
5. Your weekend is very precious to you.
   If you are used to having chaotic mornings on weekdays, you may be unwilling to set rules for the weekends, worrying a lot that you'll ruin these important days off without the need to rush.
   However, when everyone spends many hours in their pajamas playing games or watching their favorite cartoons, the day could definitely get off to a poor start and your precious weekend time may be over even before it begins.
   Teach your kids to be dressed first thing in the morning before even starting your routine for the weekend and you will be surprised at how quickly everyone in the house rallies to start the rest of the day.