School Morning Routines for Kids
Morning madness begins when that alarm goes off! Whether you have to get to work or your home office, trying to deal with breakfast, bed making, dressing the kids and all that comes with getting them to school or daycare successfully can be quite the challenge each morning. The easier answer is routine, routine, routine. Starting the night before, there are many small chores that can be prepared ahead of the next morning. With some careful thought, we have come up with a few tips to help you master this challenge:
SET SLEEP GOALS - A successful morning most definitely can be affected by not enough sleep. Dealing with a grouchy, tired child is not a great start to the day, so keep your sleep routines consistent. No matter their age, all humans require a deep, restful and restorative sleep. Sleep helps children develop both mentally and physically, so ensuring they get the amount they need should be a top priority. Tips to establish healthy sleeping habits:
PREP THE NIGHT BEFORE - There are so many little things to remember so get ahead of these little chores by preparing the night before. Forming a routine at night after their dinner is not a bad habit and will help prevent stress in the mornings. It will also help children learn to be more responsible for their own school bags, homework and after school sports equipment and clothes.
GIVE YOURSELF 15 MINUTES - Giving yourself time to get dressed and have a cup of coffee before the chaos starts is always beneficial. Gathering yourself ahead of time is worth losing a bit of extra sleep.
KIDS HYGIENE ROUTINES - Starting a good hygiene routine when they are still young will set them up for life.
Make the bed: Start the day by accomplishing an easy task like making the bed.
Be flexible: Roll with the punches and rearrange as necessary. Make adjustments and remember it’s not the end of the world if everything doesn’t fall into place.
Remain calm: You’ve got this! Show your kids that positivity goes a long way and that with each morning, you get a fresh start.
Finally, a few positive intentions, a little music from their playlists and a yummy breakfast will set you on the right path to get out the door in one piece.
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