Your life changes when you have kids. Not only do you become entirely responsible for another being’s life, health and wellbeing, but you also become responsible for their happiness too. We all want to give our kids the best we can. We want them to have happy days. We want to see them with smiles on their faces. We want to give them the best and most fulfilling life possible, seeing them grow into content and well rounded individuals. But this, of course, is going to take a lot of thought, effort and investment on our parts. So, what can you do to give your child the best day every day? Well, routine is a good place to start and careful planning can help to give them the best at all times. Here are a few areas you can focus on to get this mission started out on the right foot!
Mornings
So many of us have stressful and hectic mornings. This is understandable. Getting kids up, ensuring they’re ready for school and guaranteeing they’ve had a good breakfast – all while getting yourself ready for the day ahead of you and leaving on time to get to school in the rush hour commute – can prove difficult. But routine is key. Rise at the same time every day. Get ready in a set order that they can get used to. Leave a little early every day to account for more traffic than usual. This will reduce stress and create a happier and calmer atmosphere.
School
Schooling will form a huge part of your child’s life. So you want to make sure they’re enrolled in the best place to suit their needs and preferences. The key is scouting out the best option. This will require research, talking to the professionals at different facilities and keeping on top of information such as league tables and official school reports. This is a process you will have to go through every time your child progresses from one key stage of school to another. From daycare to infant school to junior school to senior school. The efforts you make will all pay off though!
Afterschool
Many of us don’t finish work until after our kids have finished school, so have to find ideal after school activities to keep them safe, monitored and occupied until we’re ready to collect them. Many schools will offer after school clubs. See which your child is interested in and enrol them early on to secure them a place.
Evenings and Weekends
Kids can get easily bored over evenings and weekends. After all, during the school day they have constant stimulation and company from others in their age group. You need to make sure they’re having fun at home too! This is where hobbies and days out can come into play. Pick some productive options out and make sure your little one always has something to look forward to!
The simple steps outlined above should help to give your child the best in life. It will also help to keep them happy and content, always feeling occupied and fulfilled!