Starting a new routine or retaking it after the holidays is always something that takes a little time and adjustments to adapt to that new rhythm. One of these changes that usually occurs in many families is the return to school by the children.
Therefore, and for this return to school to be a more positive experience for everyone, we share 11 purposes to start the new course on the right foot.
Start the morning with good humor
So that all the change of routine due to the return to school is less difficult, We advise you to start the day in a good mood:
- Be sure to set your alarms with the necessary time to make all the morning preparations without haste.
- Wake up your children with kisses and affection.
- Play some soft and cheerful music to set the morning with a feeling positive.
- Talk enthusiastically about all the interesting things that are going to happen during the day.
The kind of day we have, either a good one or a bad one, it will depend largely on our attitude, so do your best to start the day with good cheer and enthusiasm.
Do not start the day without breakfast
A complete and varied breakfast is very important for children. This will help them fill their body with energy after spending so many hours resting and without food, leaving them ready to attend school and have better physical and intellectual performance.
Remember to offer your children (and the whole family) healthy food for breakfast, avoiding excessive consumption of pastries or industrial cereals. If your children are not hungry enough after waking up, they can eat something light like a fruit or a natural yogurt, so they do not go on an empty stomach to school.
Leave home on time
To avoid arriving late or finding traffic is chaos, program the times realistically so you can leave home at a good time, and if possible, leave an "extra" margin, because sometimes with children can arise things that were not planned.
Calculates how many minutes each activity of the morning routine takes, from waking up, dressing and having breakfast, to the time it takes them to leave home and travel the route they will take. Surely we will find ourselves with setbacks or unforeseen events, but if we take these precautions, we will be able to get out and get to school in good time.
Avoid comparisons
With the return to school, there may also be some situations that make us fall into that act, nothing beneficial to compare people. Let us avoid as much as possible comparing our children, either between siblings or with other partners.
As parents we must foster in our children self-confidence and good self-esteem, so that they are healthy and happy people. Remember that Each of them is unique and different, there are no better or worse.
Be patient and constant
For many children, going back to school can be very difficult. Remember Be patient and work according to what your child needs: motivation, support, attention, etc. Be consistent in showing your support for homework and school activities.
If your child is learning and moving at a good pace, congratulate him and acknowledge his achievements. If you see that he has a weak point where he needs your support, let him know that you are there for him, and patiently and with dedication, help him improve.
Keep a calendar
You set the alarms and left everything ready for the return to school. But did you take into account the activities and other things that will surely be during the school year? With the busy lifestyle we lead, we may forget things that are not part of the daily routine.
Place a calendar in a visible place in the house (and if you can also write it down on your mobile calendar), so you can write down all the necessary activities and reminders, so that avoid forgetting and having to do things at the last minute.
Organize and set schedules
To keep a good routine with the return to school, the organization is key. In addition to the calendar to write down all important activities, organize and set schedules for everything that needs to be done on a day-to-day basis.
In addition, by putting it on paper and delimiting the schedules, you will be able to realize how much time they spend on each activity, and thus look for have a healthy balance between homework, activities, rest and free play, which is also very important for children.
No pressure or stress
And speaking of the organization of the days, avoid overloading children from extracurricular activities or away from home If they are motivated to attend and go with enthusiasm, we can do it, but we must be careful not to become a burden or obligation for them.
Spend family time to talk about the day
Talk and share how our day was, it is very important to strengthen the relationship with our children. Whether at lunchtime, in the afternoon resting or during dinner before bedtime, take a few minutes to talk to them.
Ask them about their day: how they went, what activities they did, if they met new friends or if they learned something interesting that day, but also, ask them about their feelings and emotions: what they like, what they don't, if something interests them and also if something overwhelms them.
Leave everything ready one night before
It seems that it is something without much importance, but leaving ready one afternoon or night before everything we will need, will make the mornings something more pleasant and with a smaller margin of errors, because knowing in advance where everything is and leaving it ready, it will prevent us from having some delays and unforeseen.
Leave the uniform or clothes of the day hanging out of the closet, put both shoes ready to take them quickly and prepare the backpacks with the necessary material and school supplies for the next day.
Sleep early to get a good rest
And finally, but not least: a good rest for everyone. Children need, according to their age, a specific amount of sleep for their body and mind to recover from the activities of the day:
- Children between three and five years should sleep between 10 and 12 hours a day
- Children between six and 10 years, about 10 hours a day.
- Teenagers need to sleep around 8-10 hours a day.
With these purposes and above all, a cheerful attitude, they can start the new course on the right foot, and going back to school will be a positive experience for everyone.
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