Like me you may not have a set routine for you children. I am trying hard to change this.
http://simplekids.net/routines-15-minutes/#more-6239
I came across the above website today with some great ways to get you kids into a regular routine. Go check it out.
Here's a snippet of some of the advice…..
Ten Changes You Can Make, 15 Minutes at a Time:
- Spend 15 minutes preparing the night before for the day ahead
- Set your clock for 15 minutes earlier in the morning
- Get in the habit of spending 5 minutes immediately after each meal washing the dishes with your child (3 meals a day = 15 minutes)
- Start your bedtime routine 15 minutes earlier in the evening
- Spend 15 minutes outside with your child and work your way up to an hour (or more!)
- Do 15 minutes of structured play or crafting with your child
- Spend 15 minutes reading to your child.
- Take in 15 minutes of peace and quiet. Do nothing. Slow down.
- Have a 15 minute Tea Time
or After School Snack with your child - Set one 15 minute toy pick-up at the end of the day (or three 5 minute toy pick-ups during the day)
Individually, these items are fairly easy to accomplish. Keep in mind that I am not encouraging you to do ALL of these things at once.
What I am asking you to consider is spending just 15 minutes every day working on one intentional change that you want to see take place. Spend 15 minutes a day cultivating the habit and you are on your way toward developing a rhythm.
Work your new routine into the fabric of your daily lives and then, once everyone is comfortable and your time is flowing smoothly, add in something new.
Take your time. Tweak. Tinker.
There is no time-crunch here, no deadline. Layer things in as you need them, take them away as you don't. These ideas are just the seeds, the rhythm that grows from them will be unique to your family.
Above all, keep it simple.
I am going to try & implement this into my daily life…will keep you informed on how I go.
Who will join me?
Hugs
Michelle
