Successful Kids Need This: 3 Tips to Try
By Virginia Laird
Successful kids begin with good routines at home. Research advises that healthy routines and habits help relieve the mind and body of stress, allowing your student to focus on school work. Health and wellness experts have put together a list of a few habits and routines you can establish in your home to help your student be more successful while in school. While these are all great suggestions for your children, it is important to know that not all the habits will be popular among your children as you get them started. A few of the suggested tips include:
- Have a morning routine
- Help with homework after school
- Follow a strict bedtime
Have a Morning Routine
To help your children get ready for a long day at school, having a morning routine can be beneficial. This should include waking up at the same time each day, having breakfast, and any other activity that may help your children start on a happy note. Experts suggest that starting the day right, before ever leaving the house, can help ensure a successful day while at school (or work). Now is the time to put this to the test and begin your morning routine tomorrow.
Help With Homework After School
Homework following a long day at school can be a drag and intimidating. During these times your children need you most. They need you to be upbeat about getting the work done. They need you to be helpful and supportive. To help your children be successful students make sure you make time to help, or at least sit with them while they are doing their homework. This can help relieve them of anxiety and stress brought on by the piles of work to be done.
Follow a Strict Bedtime
Keeping your children healthy, as they are around hundreds of other children at school, on a daily basis can be a nearly impossible. Experts say that one sure way to boost the immune system is to get plenty of sleep. Sleep is imperative to the immune system. Research indicates that children require anywhere from 10 to 12 hours of sleep each night. For this reason, many professionals encourage families to stick to a strict bedtime. This can help train the body to sleep when it is time. With your children heading back to the classroom now is the best time to help them get the sleep they need to stay healthy.
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