What works for me is looking at other peoples quilts. I dont't mean the top prize winners either. I need the simple versions or I get discouraged because Mine don't look like that. Looking at antique quilts helps me , lots of quilt guilds, post quilts people made in lessons. Go look at some efforts of children , next look at some pattern books, and lastly look at fabric, and if you get out, stroke it.
You have young children, add some hand prints on each quilt. I hope some of this helps, good luck :D