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Getting Your Child Back into the Routine of Things
Here is some sound advice including tips for parents on how to prepare your children for the coming school year .
Back-to-school season is here and Wexford-area children are probably getting excited about shopping for new clothes and being able to see their school friends . And , while education is an essential part of growing up , other factors like waking up earlier in the morning , brushing teeth and packing a school lunch are also important , as they help develop an organized lifestyle and further a child ’ s growth .
It is so important for children to get into the routine of going to sleep at a reasonable time , knowing what morning chores they need to accomplish each day . In addition , the school year is great because it allows children to be around their peers more often throughout the day , and this promotes social stability . Parents are encouraged to get the ball rolling and start implementing these routines – even before the school year begins .
Routine establishes so many aspects of healthy living , good habits and good behavior that even the slightest structure can make a huge difference in a child ’ s day-to-day life . Parents with young children should ask themselves the following questions :
• Do you post a list of nighttime and morning to-dos on your child ’ s bedroom door or on the kitchen refrigerator as daily guidelines for your children ?
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• Do you read a bedtime story to your child each night ?
• Do you have a designated area in your child ’ s room or elsewhere in the home for your child to store his or her coat and school book bag ?
• Does your child have a bedtime on school nights and on weekends ?
• Do you wake up your child in the morning ? Or , does your child have an alarm clock for waking up on time ?
If you have answered “ no ” to most of these questions , it might be time to implement more routine chores . The following ideas could help parents save time and institute organizational skills for their kids :
• Be sure to discuss the highlights and events that happened at school with your child each day .
• Help your child prepare for school the night before , including assisting your child in selecting clothes to wear . After a while , he or she will be able to do this without your assistance .
• Designate a time each night that your child should go to sleep . Children need 9 to 11 hours of sleep each night , depending on their age .
• Choose an area in the home , such as by the front door , to store your child ’ s school bag and any supplies he or she may need for school ( e . g . art projects , thank-you notes or gifts for teachers ).
• Have a daily to-do list posted in an area your child will see each day .
Just like we practice at The Goddard School , regular schedules create a day with structure . The repetition of routines encourages your child ’ s memory development , and the consistency helps him or her adjust to a regular schedule .
At a high-quality school , children are encouraged to develop at their own pace in a warm environment supported by a team of dedicated teachers . The Goddard School ’ s FLEX Learning Program™ is based on a unique learning continuum that encompasses developmental guidelines , formative assessments and child-focused lesson plans that are delivered in a creative and fun environment with a child-centered approach to meet each child ’ s individual needs .
This Industry Insight was written by Mark & Jennifer Rebstock .
Prior to opening The Goddard School in Wexford , Mark Rebstock was training manager for a national utility company and Jennifer worked in early childhood education . 3000 Brooktree Road , Wexford , PA 15090 724.935.1100 or www . goddardschool . com .
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