Not only are we bringing more calm to all of our lives, we’re spending less mental energy on things we do every day. Within our schedule are our built-in daily routines which include the same tasks for morning, after school and bedtime. We first go over rules or other topics that came up during the week that we want to change or expand on. In fact, we have a schedule as part of our Family Meeting Agenda (my most popular printable that you can grab here for free when you sign up for the Raising Kids With Purpose Newsletter). It may take some trial and error, but remember, do what WORKS for you! Get their input! A great time to do this is during Family Meetings. The key is to discuss what your kids want their days to look like. For others, a daily checklist works better. Some families prefer a block schedule where they chunk their day into the same themed blocks every day.
I love all the different ways you can develop and maintain a daily routine. She gives you ALL THE TOOLS you need to keep your sanity, help your kids learn all while staying productive in your job. Check out this course, “ Work From Home With Kids Who Thrive” by Kathryn Haydon of Sparkitivity. PSSST: Are you trying to figure out how to work from home WHILE homeschooling or while your kids are doing distance learning? I’ve been hearing from a lot of working parent friends that it’s not going well. Also, many schools are not reopening this Fall, so you can utilize what works best for the situation you are in. The daily schedules were such a big hit that I decided to make some slight changes so you can use them for your everyday life. Check your email for your summer schedules or download here:Īt the beginning of summer, I wrote about the benefits of routines and schedules as kids have a lot more unstructured time out of school. You have successfully joined the Raising Kids With Purpose Newsletter.
Have a I convinced you yet? *wink wink* With a routine chart, my 3 yr old gets himself ready WITH NO HELP! A healthy lifestyle includes habitual consumption of nutritious foods, regular physical activity, and consistent sleep.” Implementation of a lifestyle change implies that a routine is followed and habits are formed. The term lifestyle change inherently means that changes are made such that they can be followed for the lifetime of an individual. However, perhaps the more important take away message is to eat nutritious foods regularly. Often the message individuals take away from the apple-a-day health advice is to eat more apples. This popular expression indicates that apples are good for one’s health, and highlights the importance of routinely eating them. This is an excerpt from the abstract for the research document titled, “ The Importance of Creating Habits and Routine,” by Katherine Arlinghaus and Craig Johnston: We know from years and years of research and many studies on the topic, that having daily schedules for kids is extremely beneficial. I know there are some naysayers out there who have even gone the lengths to create memes about how routine charts are so overrated. I will make a small commission if you make a purchase through one of these links, at no extra cost to you. When the brain feels safe, it can grow and change in a healthy and positive way.Īccording to an article on Melbourne Child Psychology, “In what some researchers have described as an ‘epidemic of anxiety’, the predictability and familiarity that comes with routine offer the perfect ‘safe space’ that kids need.” Having daily schedules for kids doesn’t just bring calm, but it also helps kids with time management skills, focus, and attention skills, and feel a sense of stability and safety amongst a slew of other things I break down in this “routines for kids” post.