| One of the best things we can teach our | | | | to school he goes. |
| children is to be organized. This will | | | | This routine has helped us ensure he is |
| help them learn to take care of the | | | | out the door and will arrive at school |
| important things first, get in a routine | | | | on time. |
| and make good use of their time. As a | | | | It is very significant that once you |
| family you can sit down and look at the | | | | have established a daily set of |
| areas of life that cause you the most | | | | activities that you and your child stick |
| stress. Often this can be fixed with a | | | | to them. While there are times when you |
| little communication and a plan of | | | | will need to be flexible, you should |
| action. | | | | always stick to the routine whenever |
| This will reduce the stress levels | | | | possible. Over time, your child will be |
| around the home. Your child may not need | | | | able to see and understand how this |
| every area of their life on a detailed | | | | keeps everyone's life running a little |
| schedule, but some of the bigger things | | | | smoother. |
| such as homework, sports and helping out | | | | A big key to keep your child encouraged |
| around the house would greatly benefit | | | | in their daily routine is to discuss |
| from a schedule. | | | | their success. Pat them on the back for |
| One way to help your child get organized | | | | a job well done. This will keep them |
| is to decide what areas should be | | | | focused and interested in doing a good |
| addressed first. This will teach your | | | | job when they realize mommy and daddy |
| child the value of time and that work | | | | notice their efforts. |
| comes before play. | | | | Keep the lines of communication open |
| Create a routine and stick to it. Teach | | | | with your child, as it is vital, that |
| your child to create a routine such as | | | | your child can talk to you about their |
| what he/she should do once they are up | | | | daily routine. Stay involved with your |
| and getting dressed for school. | | | | child as they will still need your help |
| For example, my son's daily routine | | | | and support along the way. Find out what |
| during the school week is: | | | | is working well and what can be done |
| 1. Make his bed 2. Brush his teeth and | | | | better as a family. Make adjustments as |
| wash his face. 3. Get dressed for | | | | needed to ensure no one person is being |
| school. 4. Eat breakfast. 5. Grab his | | | | overloaded. |
| backpack, give mom and dad a hug and off | | | | |