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Setting Up Routines for Back to School

Written by K Quinn

Starting a new year at school is stressful enough. Help your child through the transition by being prepared.

Have a morning routine so that getting off to school can go as smoothly as possible. Getting up and dress, breakfast, and gathering supplies for the school day. Even a morning ‘talk’ or prayer to help them settle before heading out the door.
If your child will be taking lunch pack a special one with a note from mom to let them know you’re thinking of them. Include your child in the preparing of the lunch.
Have healthy after school snacks for them when they come home.
Plan a nice after school activity for your child. If your child is not involved in sports, an academic club or some such after school club plan something to do. A library visit, a craft to make, a scheduled visit with friends or family, or even a trip to the animal shelter or pet store. You don’t necessarily have to go anywhere plan something at home that your child can look forward to.
Make time for homework. Make sure your child has a quiet well lit place to tend to their homework and set up a time each day to get it done.
Make sure your child has a nice quiet evening routine to settle down for the night. This important to establish when a child is young but it’s never too late. Bathtime, reading, and a sweet hug from mommy and daddy to end the day.

Children thrive on routines so set up ones that work for your family.