Back To School:

Tips on starting school strong!

Planning

    •    Create to-do lists to stay motivated and productive.

    •    If your child is young, create a visual schedule.

    •    Create morning and night routines that are manageable with 3 - 6 steps depending on your child’s age.

    •    To do lists can increase a sense of confidence and calm.

Healthy Habits

    •    Stay consistent with routines and times for tasks.

    •    Promote eating a nutritious breakfast.

    •    Children who eat a healthy breakfast focus better and have more energy.

    •    Limit screen time during the week to 2 hours or less per day and stop screen-time well before bedtime.

 

Study Habits

    •    Help kids find an effective study or homework schedule in advance.

    •    Find a consistent, quiet, and motivating work space.

    •    Schedule homework time into afternoon activity schedules.

    •    Promote study breaks.

    •    Keep all screens off during study times.

    •    Seek needed support with homework completion or organization.

Sleep Habits

    •    Sleep is critical for mental health.

    •    Research by the American Academy of Pediatrics states that children transition to kindergarten better if they regularly get at least 10 hours of sleep. 

    •    Help plan and keep a sleep routine. Include calming activities such as reading, meditation, breathing exercises or prayers.

    •    The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and National Sleep Foundation recommends: 

    1    5-year-olds should get 10-13 hours of sleep 

    2    School-age children (6 to 13 years old) should get 9 to 11 hours of sleep

    3    Teenagers (14 to 18 years old) should get 8-10 hours of sleep

Being Supportive

    •    Remember to provide your child with praise daily, after morning and nighttime routines. Comment on what they have done well and provide factual feedback that will build and maintain motivation.

 

    •    Be intentional daily with listening to your child. Be available to listen to stories about peers, classes and feelings. Ask open ended questions that help you to learn more.

Resources

www.hopkinsallchildren.org

www.healthychildren.org

Originally seen on milestones psychology

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