BACK TO SCHOOL MEANS BACK TO ROUTINES

Teachers this year will have their hands full with behavioural issues based on what camp counsellors, coaches, and teachers are observing this summer. They said children’s behaviour has become worse, kids have been spitting and hitting, and are more defiant towards counsellors and swim teachers. There are solutions. “The Consistent Parenting Method Course” is available for parents to work through and create a FAMILY ROUTINE PLAN.

 

Kids have been out of their normal routines. Teachers are able to handle 30 kids at a time by setting up rules and routines immediately and remaining consistent with them. Parents who set up routines and remain consistent with them will find their kids thrive, becoming competent and confident. They tend to be happier and feel more secure. 

 

Preparing for school this year will take some pep talks and some conversations that will help them feel comfortable about school. For example, “ I am so excited for school. What part of school are you looking forward to?” or “What is your favourite subject? I like spelling.” or “Let’s think about some lunch and snack ideas; let’s go to the store.” If we keep talking about the different aspects of school they will become more comfortable with it. 

 

WHAT CAN PARENTS DO TO PREPARE KIDS FOR SCHOOL THIS YEAR?

1. Set up a family routine. What are your values? Sit down and discuss each other’s needs and create a family plan around them.
2. Include time for friends and family undistracted. 
3. Set up screen time use for one hour a day to decrease phone and gaming addiction. 
4. Include exercise, mealtimes, friends, family, and sleep routines in your plan.
5. Start teaching your kids to SELF TALK (https://iparentgen.com/podcasts/).
6. What is your after school routine? Healthy snacks, chores and homework?
7. Start setting up bedtime routines and stick to them. Kids can read, journal or draw before bed. 
8. Phones should be on the main floor, off one hour before bed. Kids and parents who use Pinwheel phones are able to balance phones better because they have no social media and a ton of safety features. USE CODE: IPARENTGEN to purchase.

 

Larissa Mills, B. A., M.Ed. is the founder
of Iparentgen.com. She is a mother of three, a Parent Coach and a 4KIDS Sports & Educational Consultant.