Nighttime Routines That Are Essential for Your Children’s Health

Parenting Pre-Teen Toddler
by Sally Jones -
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As a parent, you want to make things as simple as possible for your children, you also want to make sure that they are able to easily take care of all the things they need and have time to rest and play. Nighttime routines can be a valuable tool that will help you to keep your children safe and make sure that they are happy and comfortable in their lives each day.

Having a Set Bedtime

One of the most important routines you can set up for your children is a bedtime routine. When your child goes to bed at the same time every night it helps them to get enough sleep and to feel a sense of normalcy. Choose a regular bedtime and use it every day, whenever possible. Try to set up particular activities that help your child to wind down before they go to bed each night. Having a regular bedtime routine will make life easier for you and your child and give everyone time to rest each day.

Brushing Teeth

You also want to make sure that your kids have a regular brushing habit. They should be brushing their teeth morning and night to make sure that they are clean and fresh and to help prevent cavities. To help them with this routine, set a good example by brushing your own teeth where they can see you. You should also help them to choose a great toothbrush that they can use. Children with braces should be using a toothbrush with softer bristles.

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Routine Cleaning

It may not seem directly related to health, but if your kids are in the habit of keeping their spaces clean it will improve their overall health. You don’t have to do huge cleaning days each week or month, instead focus on helping your kids to do a little tidying each day. Maybe you could take ten or fifteen minutes each evening to clean with your kids. This will help them to develop cleaning habits and will make staying healthy and comfortable a much easier task.

Your kids need healthy routines in order to feel like they understand what they need to do each day. Try to stick to your routines as much as you can so you and your kids can feel more comfortable. Together you can come up with great routines that make everyone feel better about where they stand.

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