Creating Schedules and Routines

Creating Schedules and Routines:

Creating a daily routine with our children and all family members is critical to providing a safe and secure home atmosphere—especially to ensure a strong start to the school-year. Predictability is key to cooperative behavior and to a smooth running household. Once again, collaborate WITH your kids to create a schedule and routine that works best for your family and make sure there is rhythm within your routine.

Below is a list of suggestions to include that will help to make your days more peaceful and calm. 

• Sleep schedules- wake up time; bed time. Be consistent!

• Breakfast, lunch, dinner

• Snacks

• Meal prep

• Academic time/ break time in between

• Homework

• Physical activity

• Independent/Free time

• Chores

• Tech free time (Tech free zones are great to have too!)

• Creative or art time

• Screen time for leisure- connecting with friends; gaming; TV

• Family time