Anonymous wrote:Thanks all. I’ve developed a few charts with pictures based on ideas from Pinterest and placed a copy in the bedrooms, kitchen, and bathroom. I will also enlist the help from Alexa. First day using the charts and we made it out the door by 7:35, the goal is 7:30, and we typically leave at 7:50. I say today was close to a win. Have to go it’s time for dinner.

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Thanks all. I’ve developed a few charts with pictures based on ideas from Pinterest and places multiple a copy in the bedrooms, kitchen, and bathroom. I will also enlist the help from Alexa. First day using the charts and we made it out the door by 7:35, the goal is 7:30, and we typically leave at 7:50. I say today was close to a win. Have to go it’s time for dinner.

Write down your routine and post it in your room, your kids room, and n the fridge. We use Alexa to announce reminders and for alarms. DS is good with his morning routine now but we still have a alarm go off at 8:00 to remind him to go to the bathroom for school.

Nice thread Op. same situation as a dad here. I earn a lot more than average. But being organized and developing routines skills never came to me as priorities. I wish the same does not happen to my child. I have bought an extra copy of a school planner to plan activities starting this year.

A morning list and an evening list (with pictures if they don't read yet). This helps them develop some simple routines.

I’ve searched multiple threads and may have overlooked the answer to my question but I would like to know how to schedule daily activities for my children?

I was raised by a free spirited mom so schedules were not enforced she only required that I read and work extra math problems so my grades were stellar but I suffered in other areas. For example, I am constantly late, procrastinate, and lack consistency. As an adult I’ve come to see the importance of routine but have a hard time making choices, and establishing and enforcing routines (e.g., wake up time, workout, study, etc...) I don’t want my kids to experience the same issues that I am constantly working hard to overcome. I have read a few books on the subject. I would appreciate schedule and book recommendations.

Please no judgment. I understand this is something I should know by now...I am a work in progress. Thank you for any helpful advice!