Right about now families are readjusting to a back to school routine. Here are two of my favorite tips and a link to the rest.
1. If bedtime was let go over the summer, reduce resistance and ease kids into it by lowering the time each week by 30 minutes until you are back on schedule. Good sleeping habits are a must and you can read more here.
2. Make sure your child has a dedicated study & homework space. If space is a problem in your home and/or you have to interrupt them - from say, the kitchen table - pick up a portable desktop such as the WorkMate or grab a storage clipboard which is very similar. Even the traditional lap desk can help. For more tips on easing into back to school this month, click here.
The art of napping helps you to accomplish more
I've learned in the last year or two - when you are tired, you should take a nap. You don't have to go to sleep. A nap can be a 10 minute rest, a moment of meditation, or just watching the Oprah show (you'll cry and get all your frustrations out at the same time).
A friend of mine who loves to nap, lovingly gave me a book called, The Art of Doing Nothing
by Veronique Vienne. The book isn't a very interesting read, but has nice photos and discusses napping. It makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who is too busy. Somehow it helped me get it together on rough days, and I want to help you in return if I can. Another book, which gets 5 stars may be more appropriate, The Art of Napping by William Anthony.
Take care of yourself.
A friend of mine who loves to nap, lovingly gave me a book called, The Art of Doing Nothing
by Veronique Vienne. The book isn't a very interesting read, but has nice photos and discusses napping. It makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who is too busy. Somehow it helped me get it together on rough days, and I want to help you in return if I can. Another book, which gets 5 stars may be more appropriate, The Art of Napping by William Anthony.Take care of yourself.
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