TIPS TO GET CHILDREN BACK INTO SCHOOL ROUTINE

Prepare your child

Don’t let the first day catch you off-guard. As early as the week before, have a good talk with your child/children to let them know that he/she is returning to school soon. To prepare them, it is advisable to set when the best time to go to bed is. Much like our minds, bodies need time to readjust to our sleep patterns, kids need it, too. Getting them to bed earlier will make the body conditioned for a Sunday morning wake-up call.

Set an example

Kids look at parent’s behaviour much more than we realise. If you are replacing your own bedtime and setting your alarm to wake up early each morning, chances are your kid will fall back into their own routine easier.

Let them complain

Most children are not too keen with the idea of going back to school after a long holiday. Let them have their moment of meltdown. Give them time to express their feelings, then firmly explain that though you understand and sympathise with them, they still must return to school.

Preserve holiday memories

Children can get very attached to holidays. If your child is having trouble letting go off the holidays, have him or her prepare a recollection box. They can treasure photos and items in an artful way that makes them remember the holiday experiences every time they look at the box.