Tip #2:
💤Bedtime and Morning routines🥱...
Creating both a bedtime and morning routine holds immense importance, not only for smoother mornings but also for overall brain function and health. These routines provide structure and predictability, which are crucial for setting a positive tone for the day and ensuring optimal cognitive and physical well-being.
A consistent bedtime routine helps signal the body that it's time to wind down, promoting better sleep quality. Quality sleep is directly linked to improved brain function, memory consolidation, and emotional well-being. On the other hand, a well-structured morning routine jumpstarts the brain and prepares it for the tasks ahead, enhancing focus, productivity, and mental clarity throughout the day.
These routines not only benefit adults but are equally vital for children. Establishing routines early on helps regulate their circadian rhythms, supporting healthy growth, development, and learning. Moreover, routines provide a sense of stability and security, which is particularly important during times of change or stress.
Incorporating healthy habits into these routines, such as staying hydrated, eating a nutritious breakfast, and engaging in physical activity, further contributes to optimal brain function and overall well-being. By making these routines a consistent part of daily life, individuals of all ages can experience the benefits of improved brain health and function.
Providing consistent evening and morning routines will help the entire household function smoothly and minimize the morning chaos. Let's be REAL we all know how and what the morning chaos is like...🤣
A consistent evening routine could involve several steps to ensure a smoother morning. For instance:
- Complete homework before dinner.
- Avoid electronics an hour before bedtime.
- Take a shower after dinner.
- Lay out clothes for the next day.
- Charge the Chromebook if needed.
- Prepare papers and have the backpack ready by the front door.
- Fill up a water bottle and place it in the refrigerator.
- Brush teeth and say prayers.
- Go to bed by 8:30 pm.
This well-structured evening routine helps reduce morning stress by ensuring that tasks are completed the night before. By having these things ready, your mornings become more efficient and less rushed.
A morning routine example could be:
- Wake up at 6:30 am.
- Use the restroom and wash face.
- Brush teeth.
- Get dressed and fix hair.
- Eat breakfast.
- Put on shoes.
- Grab a snack and your water bottle.
- Place the Chromebook in your backpack.
- If applicable, take your lunch.
- You're then ready to start the day.
Both the evening and morning routines provide a clear sequence of tasks that, when consistently followed, can streamline daily activities, promote a sense of readiness, and contribute to a positive mindset throughout the day. Refer to the chart on when your child should be going to bed based when they wake up.
Dr. Brandon Peters, MD shares how much sleep we should get per our age.
Learn more from his article What Time to Go to Bed?
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