Keep Morning Stress at a Minimum: Establish a Routine
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Morning! It can be a time of stress. The kids are fighting over who gets to use the bathroom first, scrambling to find clothes to wear to school and wolfing down breakfast as they head out the door. Mornings can be chaotic and that chaos creates a great deal of stress for kids and parents alike.
Children thrive on boundaries, routines and rules. Many parents don’t realize this and the result is a morning that is filled with turmoil for everyone in the household every morning of the week. This doesn’t have to happen. The establishment of a morning routine in your household is very important. It will bring calm and organization that will assure everyone is out the door on time and it will keep stress levels at a minimum. It also establishes habits that will remain with your child into adulthood.
As the members of your household head out the door to work and school, you want them to be calm. This is a great start for a busy day and causes everyone to be more productive
Research shows that children who follow a morning routine get better grades and have less social and behavioral issues. Those who start the morning in chaos experience high stress levels and have trouble concentrating. A morning routine ends arguments, nagging and shouting before they begin. Kids who follow a morning routine are relaxed, calm and much happier throughout the entire day.
Establishing a morning routine in your household is easy to accomplish. Here are a few tips to help you get started:
Having an established morning routine gives both children and parents a great start to the day ahead. Everyone will leave the house feeling calm, comfortable and relaxed, which is a perfect way to start the day.
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