I work with undergrad and graduate students, and I always encourage them to create a weekly routine, emphasizing that structure allows for flexibility, but also provides reassurance that everything will get done.
I tell my undergrads the same thing. Many people starting higher ed for the first time (or first time in a long time) can feel overwhelmed. The weekly routine advice is key to managing that - without feeling restrictive.
Great post - concise and clear. I'm a practicing pediatrician who loves to talk about routines from babies to big kids - I'll share this post. Keep up the great work!
You may have written this with kids in mind, but this is one adult who would also be a mess without routine. Blame ADHD or just life, but predictability is a life ring for me many days. Great article, Laura!
I wrote this after noting my own desire for routine and structure, and then decided to dive into the research about it for kids because I knew something had to be there. So glad it resonates with you too!
Love this!!! Do you have any goood examples of a visual checklist? Sometimes when I go looking for some I only find really fancy, influencer type ones and I'm looking for super simple ones :)
Honestly, I’ve had really good luck with Etsy! The one we have has their name on top and 2 columns: To Do and Done. Each column has 6 spaces to velcro a chore. Been a game changer for us - we put 3 ‘to dos’ for the morning and 3 for bedtime.
I work with undergrad and graduate students, and I always encourage them to create a weekly routine, emphasizing that structure allows for flexibility, but also provides reassurance that everything will get done.
I tell my undergrads the same thing. Many people starting higher ed for the first time (or first time in a long time) can feel overwhelmed. The weekly routine advice is key to managing that - without feeling restrictive.
Great post - concise and clear. I'm a practicing pediatrician who loves to talk about routines from babies to big kids - I'll share this post. Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much! That’s what science communication is about - clear, concise, and practical.
You may have written this with kids in mind, but this is one adult who would also be a mess without routine. Blame ADHD or just life, but predictability is a life ring for me many days. Great article, Laura!
I wrote this after noting my own desire for routine and structure, and then decided to dive into the research about it for kids because I knew something had to be there. So glad it resonates with you too!
Yes, so important! Predictable routines even help little ones with learning language and communication skills!
Keep routines might be difficult especially during the weekends, but it’s very important.
Always love the articles from you Laura! They are from the actual scientific papers instead of making up ideas.
Thank you so much! The goal is to make science more approachable so it seems like I’m hitting the mark!
Love this!!! Do you have any goood examples of a visual checklist? Sometimes when I go looking for some I only find really fancy, influencer type ones and I'm looking for super simple ones :)
Honestly, I’ve had really good luck with Etsy! The one we have has their name on top and 2 columns: To Do and Done. Each column has 6 spaces to velcro a chore. Been a game changer for us - we put 3 ‘to dos’ for the morning and 3 for bedtime.
Good read