ROUTINE CHARTS

Children need routines. Adults do too.

If you and your children have routines, it actually allows more creativity and spontaneity

Routines actually help us to develop habits, that can be lifelong (toothbrushing or reading before bed).

Habits and routines actually help us to have more free time in a day.

Routines allow for more security and freedom, not less.

Children love routines, and respond well to them. That is how camp works!

Routines allow us, as parents, not to always be giving ‘orders’.

To develop routines with your child or family members, solicit everyone’s ideas, and make it fun. Use visual schedules, as needed, to help kids develop the practice - these may help the parent too. Ask the kids to help draw the visual schedules.

Use deadlines as part of the routine as appropriate - then it becomes a timetable. Using a ‘fun’ timer might help.

Routines help with morning and afternoon routine, chores, bedtime, mealtimes, groceries, etc….Don’t forget to schedule time for reading and other quiet activities!

Routines create trust, calm, and life skills.