Creating a Successful Morning Routine for your Teen

The first few days of the new school year can be challenging. But if you don’t establish a productive school morning routine as soon as the kids return to class, things might not get better later in the academic year.

Whether you enroll in an online high school or attend a physical institution, you can get everyone to school with much less stress if you plan and organize your morning routine.

Start Early

Beginning your morning 15 to 20 minutes earlier, especially at the start of a school semester when you may be adjusting to a new schedule. You might be able to change your wake-up timings as the school year progresses. However, having a little more time gives you a lot of leeway for those unforeseen setbacks that everyone encounters.

Some parents discover that getting up earlier than their children is beneficial, especially if they must leave for work. Determine how much uninterrupted time you require before your children get up.

Whatever works for your family, a few more minutes in the morning can be a real lifesaver while you get used to the start of the school year.

Bedtime and wake-up time are closely associated. You might wish to set an earlier bedtime to begin the school year and adjust if necessary. Teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 are advised to get between 8 and 10 hours of sleep every day by the American Academy of Sleep .

Teenagers often need to get up at about 6 a.m. because most high schools start classes at 7:30 a.m., which places their ideal bedtime between 8:45 and 9:30 p.m.

Prepare the Night Before

Planning is helpful for a smooth start to the school day. Ensure everything is prepared for the next day, including meals, breakfast, planned outfits, electronics charged, and school supplies and assignments packed before bed. Please encourage your children to complete what they can the previous evening.

Evening baths and showers can benefit some families, especially if your children still require assistance with these activities. If this applies to your family, consider including these activities in the kids’ bedtime ritual.

Many households find it helpful to designate a location in the house where everything needed for the next day is kept, including backpacks, electronics, lunch, keys and any other needs. By doing this, they save having to search the entire house the following morning for what they require.

Feed their Minds

The teenage years are a period of fast development. They require additional nutrients to support bone development, hormonal changes, and the growth of organs and tissues, including the brain.

Because it helps to ensure that daily nutrient demands are satisfied, breakfast is a crucial meal of the day. Additionally, it raises academic performance and aids in maintaining a healthy weight. The vast majority of teenagers rarely eat breakfast.

A wholesome meal has been linked to improved academic performance and health advantages. When tested within four hours of intake, a systematic study revealed eating breakfast (as opposed to skipping it) may improve students’ cognitive function.