You have decided some things you would like your children to do this summer and the atmosphere you would like in your home. How can you structure the days and weeks to successfully reach those objectives?
One good way is to create a comfortable, but firm, structure for each day. Determine a time frame and responsibilities for each person. It is best to have a routine. Your day can be as detailed and structured as you want it to be. An more loosely structured example might be:
· Awake and out of bed by 8 am
· Eat breakfast, put dishes in the dishwasher
· Get dressed.
· Check list of chores on frig.
· Complete chores by 10 am.
· Free time
· Lunch at noon. Check schedule for responsibility
· Quiet time til 1:30 This could be time for reading, academic skills, nap, etc.
· Dinner 6 pm
· Bath and bed 9:30 pm
It is vital that your goals and expectations are clear. KIS is also good advice here. Think your plan through, write it down (Remember it is only a wish, if it isn’t written down. We know what happens with wishes.), and compare it with your goals. Some questions to ask yourself are: Will this plan bring the goals to reality? Does it support what I want? Am I being reasonable? Is it too much? Do I need more details or expectations?
Tip: Brain Gym PACE would be a great item to put into your schedule. It can help get the day off to a more smooth and focused start, will be great during a quiet time or when working on academic skills, and will help when tension creeps into the day.
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