What do you do to help your kids decompress after school?
My 3 year old started last week and only wants to watch TV when she comes home. I’ve been letting her because it’s a big transition and she’s too tired out to do much else but I feel like she’s not getting much of a chance to calm down before bedtime!
Need some suggestions for a good after school routine ◡̈
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My 3 year old always asks for a bath when he gets home. Is this the first time they have been in a preschool setting x
We go for a little walk, get home and I'll pop TV on for one or two episodes then we'll have a few stories/calm playing as he's tired and then bath and wind down for bed.
We usually do about 45 minutes tv whilst I finish work, then we play with some toys (for my son dinosaurs or cars, play-doh, puzzles), then dinner, bath, bedtime stories and sleep. Will probably do some crafty bits over autumn/festive season after school as well
TV and cuddles. We don’t do it every day - sometimes it’s a snack and some toys with the Toniebox on, but if he comes home from nursery and he’s absolutely shattered, I don’t see the harm in watching something together.
Giving her space to be quiet and choose what she wants to do.
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