FW: Success at School Tip of the Week - Building Routines

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Weekly Tip: Homework & Bedtime Routines

Routines improve kids' efficiency and daily functioning, and offer structure that helps them feel safe and secure. Want to create this environment in your home?

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At homework time:

Pick a homework spot to use on a regular basis. Keep supplies (pencils, paper, calculator) nearby. Enforce a consistent start time to help your child build a homework habit. Estimate how much time you need each nig ht for homework, dinner, and preparing for the next day. Then add another five to 10 minutes.

At bedtime:

Have your child spend 20 minutes relaxing before bed. She can take a bath, play a quiet game, or read a book. Establish a simple evening routine: Get into PJs, brush teeth, and use the bathroom. You don't want to hear, "Mom, I have to go to the bathroom!" five minutes after you say goodnight. Develop a sweet and personal bedtime tradition that signals to your child that it's time to go to sleep.

ADDitude's Success at School StrategiesThis tip is part of ADDitude magazine's special series to help your child excel in school. Want more? Visit our ADHD at School page.

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