It’s back-to-school today and parents are shifting routines.
Today on the MIX Morning Show, Jodie Jenkins and Mariam Serkal chat with Dr Julie Gowthorpe RSW about how to shift habits, because new routines after summer always feel uncomfortable at first.
During summer, kids get used to late nights, more screens, more flexibility. When September hits, suddenly there’s structure again, so experiencing pushback is normal.
Parents and kids need to remember that while the beginning feels tough, routines eventually provide relief and stability. Routine equals calm while lack of routine equals chaos.
And don’t forget: Parents need to reset too.
