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As summer winds down, it is time to put away the beach towels and load up the backpacks with brand new school supplies. Though parents and children may hold opposing views about the start of a new school year, the fact remains that routines are a good thing for everyone. While summer vacations are a time to escape routine, a new school year begs for a return to “normal.”
Having a bedtime routine starts it all. Make your children’s lunches the night before. Lay out the outfits to be worn from head to toe. Pack school book bags and place them in a convenient location. Set out dishes for breakfast. Check your daily calendar for the following day to see what’s in store. Get to bed at a decent time so you can rise before your children — this is essential!
A morning routine will consist of simply getting dressed and eating breakfast. No more mad dashes around the house to find homework or shoes. No more discussion about what’s for breakfast or lunch. And no more wondering who goes where today, and at what time does he/she have to be there.
An after school routine is also a must. As soon as the children walk through the door they change into play clothes. School clothes get put away, or go into the laundry basket. Fix a light snack such as fruit or cheese and crackers and let your children take a break before they begin their homework. When they are finished they can play outside while you prepare dinner. After dinner, review your children’s homework and ask them about what they need for the next day at school.
And now it is time to start all over again with your bedtime routine.
You will be amazed at how much simpler your life will be by sticking to these daily habits. And by consistently following your daily routines, your children will also adopt these habits.
Here are some tips to help get you and your family accustomed to these back to school routines.
Keep a binder notebook readily available in your kitchen with all school information within it. Class schedules, field trip notices, weekly bulletins, etc. Check your children’s backpacks daily and promptly file away any papers that you need to keep. Once the paper is no longer needed, throw it away. Or when it is needed, return it to the appropriate backpack.
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