DiscoverThe Families of Character ShowEp. #162: Back-to-School Doesn’t Have to Break You: Let Routines Set You Free!
Ep. #162: Back-to-School Doesn’t Have to Break You: Let Routines Set You Free!

Ep. #162: Back-to-School Doesn’t Have to Break You: Let Routines Set You Free!

Update: 2025-08-05
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Routines aren't restrictive shackles but freedom frameworks that help children thrive during the back-to-school transition and beyond. Science confirms that consistent routines improve children's sleep quality, school performance, emotional regulation, and ultimately prepare them for independent adulthood.

• Research shows kids with consistent bedtime routines sleep better and perform better academically
• Routines reduce decision fatigue, giving both parents and kids more mental energy for important matters
• Flexibility within structure creates safety and stability for children
• Make routines visual with charts or checklists that give kids independence
• Practice new routines before school starts with a three-day reset challenge

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Ep. #162: Back-to-School Doesn’t Have to Break You: Let Routines Set You Free!

Ep. #162: Back-to-School Doesn’t Have to Break You: Let Routines Set You Free!

Jordan Langdon