We use the microwave timer to countdown to ‘leave for school’ time“Lately, one of our bumpiest transitions has been ending TV time. My 6-year-old gets so dysregulated when I take away the remote. Her OT suggested letting her set theUse This Free Guide To End Confrontations and Defiance“The most difficult transitions for my children are going from watching a television show to homework or from finishing a game in the park to going home.
“My son takes a very long time to fall asleep and hates being left alone in his bed. I find the best way to transition out of his room is to coax the cat onto his bed for company. When she isn’t around,, initially 3 minutes, then 5 minutes, then 10 minutes, and finally 15 minutes, until he is asleep. It’s exhausting, but better than lying with him for an hour!”“When my daughter returns home from school, she is a tightly wound spring ready to pop. I stand out of her way and.
that has helped with getting out the door on time with everything we need. I have another picture checklist in the car that shows what we need to bring inside when we return and where each item should go. I often give my children 10 minutes of quiet time either in the car or immediately when we get home to prevent sibling squabbles right when we walk in the door.