1. Read together daily
Get cozy and have a set time for reading.
Minimize disruptions, don't answer the
phone. Take books with you to
appointments, restaurants, and in the car.
2. Eat dinner together as a family
Plan crock pot meals or other easy dinners on crazy days to ensure you
have a family meal time.
3. Touch your child when talking or listening, give your full
attention
4. Lay out clothes for the entire week or each night
before bed
Make tags from felt cut into
3 x 9.5 inch rectangles. Cut
a one inch slit in the top for
the hanger. Use fabric paint
to write a day of the week
on each tag.
5. Pack healthy lunches
Set aside a specific shelf area with granola bars and other foods for lunches. In
the fridge, set aside a lunch area for chilled juice boxes (on hot days
freeze the juice box so it is just right at lunch time), cheese sticks, and fruit.
6. Do what you need to do to keep the morning calm
Reduce the morning rush by waking up earlier, getting more done at
night, or whatever you need to do. Kids sent to school calmly and lovingly
will have a better day and will focus on learning.
7. Make sure your child eats breakfast
8. Go through your child's backpack regularly
9. Have a homework time and place scheduled
Provide a place for your child do their homework near you so you can help
teach good study habits and be there to provide encouragement (I prefer
the kitchen table.)
10. Have an early bedtime
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