{"id":11577,"date":"2017-08-29T18:30:26","date_gmt":"2017-08-29T23:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/?p=11577"},"modified":"2024-04-11T07:40:30","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T12:40:30","slug":"after-school-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/after-school-routine\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5-Minute Daily Routine That Will Make Your Family Stronger"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"meta-desc\">Inside: This simple trick is the best way to start your after school routine with kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When my family comes together on weekday evenings, we&rsquo;re already exhausted from a full day of school, work, or wrangling little ones who turn everything into a power struggle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But we still have a <strong>long<\/strong> road ahead until we get to relax:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prep dinner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help our oldest with her homework<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Convince the kids to eat dinner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tidy up the messes of the day so we can start fresh with new messes tomorrow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shuttle everyone off to a bath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brush four sets of teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tear the youngest kids away from their Magna-Tile creations and the oldest away from re-reading <em>Harry Potter<\/em> and start the (never-ending) bedtime routine, which deserves a whole list to itself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to mention all the sibling clashes we have to referee, the toddler emotional outbursts to console, and the chocolate to sneak when no one&rsquo;s looking &ndash; because mama&rsquo;s gotta cope.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id11577_9742a0-21 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id11577_9742a0-21 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id11577_9742a0-21 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id11577_9742a0-21 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" data-pin-id=\"128000814392136391\" data-pin-description=\"This is the BEST after school routine for kids! Start your afternoon with this 5-minute habit *before* homework and *before* dinner prep, and you'll all be happier and feel more connected. Perfect for busy families with packed schedules!\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/after-school-routine-mess.jpg\" alt=\"What to do when after school time feels like chaos\" class=\"wp-image-11596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/after-school-routine-mess.jpg 640w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/after-school-routine-mess-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/after-school-routine-mess-340x225.jpg 340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/after-school-routine-mess.jpg\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-this-doesn-t-make-sense\">This Doesn&rsquo;t Make Sense<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every evening is <em>go-go-go<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My husband and I are so busy running through the nightly list of must-dos that we rarely have time to stop and <strong>just be<\/strong> with the kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the kids are tucked into bed, my husband and I collapse on the couch. Most nights, I turn to him and say, &ldquo;I didn&rsquo;t get enough time with the kids tonight.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which doesn&rsquo;t make sense because we spent the <strong>whole<\/strong> night together as a family. And yet, the time we had together was in go-go-go mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only time we had to stop and connect with the kids one-on-one was to mediate an argument or comfort someone who got hurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That doesn&rsquo;t exactly fill my tank with love and connection, and it doesn&rsquo;t fill the kids&rsquo; tanks either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/family-bonding-games\/\">7 Best Family Bonding Games That Will Help You Reconnect Quickly<\/a> {Printable}<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-pin-id=\"128000814392136391\" data-pin-description=\"This is the BEST after school routine for kids! Start your afternoon with this 5-minute habit *before* homework and *before* dinner prep, and you'll all be happier and feel more connected. Perfect for busy families with packed schedules!\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/after-school-routine-wagon.jpg\" alt=\"When your after school routine leaves you exhausted\" class=\"wp-image-11594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/after-school-routine-wagon.jpg 640w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/after-school-routine-wagon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/after-school-routine-wagon.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/V2uUAyCOru4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blake Meyer<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-there-s-got-to-be-a-better-way\">There&rsquo;s Got to Be a Better Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We didn&rsquo;t see how we could cut anything from our evenings. Some things just <em>need to happen<\/em> every night, like making dinner and <a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/homework-battles\/\">helping with homework<\/a> and stopping the angry toddler from pummeling his older sister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Then one day when we all got home around the same time, we started running off in different directions to kick off the after school routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But I <strong>couldn&rsquo;t<\/strong> take another night of my family being together without really being <em>together<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&ldquo;Wait!&rdquo; I called out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone stopped and turned to look at me. My husband cocked his head to one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;re doing something new, starting tonight.&rdquo; At first I wasn&rsquo;t sure what to do next, but because I was tired, one idea came to mind of what I wanted to do most of all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&ldquo;Follow me,&rdquo; I said, and I headed towards the master bedroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amazingly, everyone did follow &ndash; <strong>even<\/strong> the toddler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I climbed into bed while they all stood watching me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I threw the blankets wide. &ldquo;Let&rsquo;s have some family cuddle time.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They stared with confused faces, so I patted the bed and smiled big. &ldquo;Jump in!&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/positive-morning-routine-for-kids\/\">This 10-Minute Morning Routine for Kids Will Make Your Life Easier<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-pin-id=\"128000814392136391\" data-pin-description=\"This is the BEST after school routine for kids! Start your afternoon with this 5-minute habit *before* homework and *before* dinner prep, and you'll all be happier and feel more connected. Perfect for busy families with packed schedules!\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/after-school-routine-bed-med.jpg\" alt=\"For the best after school routine, cozy up in bed\" class=\"wp-image-11599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/after-school-routine-bed-med.jpg 640w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/after-school-routine-bed-med-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/after-school-routine-bed-med.jpg\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-best-ever-after-school-routine\">The Best Ever After School Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a king-sized bed, but even so with two adults, three big kids, and a squirmy toddler all piled in, a king bed can feel awfully <strong>small<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So at first, we giggled at the tight quarters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then it got quiet. We all stared at the ceiling, and I heard a few deep breaths and sighs as the stresses of the day slipped farther and farther away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>And then?<\/strong> The kids started talking about their days. <em>Without being asked.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Funny things that happened, things that made them sad, things they were confused about. For example, my preschooler didn&rsquo;t understand why when she was texting &ldquo;smiley faces&rdquo; to her grandma, I told her to erase the 27 poop emojis she had lined up to send.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For about five minutes, we were just <strong>together<\/strong>, as a family. Cuddling and chatting about our day before the evening rush pulled us in 20 different directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/parenting-tweens-phrase\/\">One Simple Question That Will Reset Your Kid&rsquo;s Bad Mood<\/a> {Printable}<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-here-s-what-i-didn-t-expect\">Here&rsquo;s What I Didn&rsquo;t Expect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When we finally spilled out of bed and went our separate ways, the rest of our evening completely <strong>changed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We still had a long list of must-dos before we could get to the bedtime finish line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Except that night, we laughed more. The kids all pitched in to help with dinner, without being asked to. And the sibling fights and <a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/handle-kids-temper-tantrums\/\">toddler tantrums<\/a> all but disappeared. Even when they did happen, they were over much more quickly than usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/family-conversation-starters\">150 Family Conversation Starters That Will Unlock Your Child&rsquo;s Heart<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"389\" data-pin-id=\"128000814392136391\" data-pin-description=\"This is the BEST after school routine for kids! Start your afternoon with this 5-minute habit *before* homework and *before* dinner prep, and you'll all be happier and feel more connected. Perfect for busy families with packed schedules!\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/after-school-routine-cooking-med.jpg\" alt=\"The best after school routine will make for a happier family\" class=\"wp-image-11601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/after-school-routine-cooking-med.jpg 640w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/after-school-routine-cooking-med-300x182.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/after-school-routine-cooking-med.jpg\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-but-was-this-a-fluke\">But Was This a Fluke?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&rsquo;ve kept up with this new habit of starting our after school routine this way, and I&rsquo;m <em>hooked<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the happier, less stressful evening we experienced that first night was not a fluke. We&rsquo;ve been having <strong>more fun<\/strong> together as a family, and I find <em>myself<\/em> having more patience than normal because it&rsquo;s not being tested at every turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the power of starting with connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some days the kids call it our &ldquo;family cuddle time,&rdquo; and some days they call it &ldquo;cozy up in bed time.&rdquo; Sometimes the kids start talking on their own, and other times we bust out <a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/conversation-starters-for-kids\/\">these conversation starters for kids that actually work<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But without a doubt, this 5-minute habit is the <strong>best<\/strong> thing we&rsquo;ve done for our after school routine as a family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And every night when my husband and I collapse on the couch, I no longer feel like I didn&rsquo;t get enough time with the kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, one of us will turn to the other with a big grin and say, &ldquo;That was fun.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/family-conversation-starters\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" data-pin-id=\"128000814392136391\" data-pin-description=\"This is the BEST after school routine for kids! Start your afternoon with this 5-minute habit *before* homework and *before* dinner prep, and you'll all be happier and feel more connected. Perfect for busy families with packed schedules!\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/conversation-starters-for-kids-4-med-post.jpg\" alt=\"How to Unlock Your Child's Heart: The Best Conversation Starters for Kids\" class=\"wp-image-11813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/conversation-starters-for-kids-4-med-post.jpg 640w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/conversation-starters-for-kids-4-med-post-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/conversation-starters-for-kids-4-med-post-340x225.jpg 340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/conversation-starters-for-kids-4-med-post.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Download these <a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/family-conversation-starters\">family conversation starters<\/a> for another powerful dose of connection at the end of a busy day.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading after-entry-cta\" id=\"h-before-you-go-get-my-free-cheat-sheet-75-nbsp-positive-phrases-every-child-needs-to-hear\">Before you go, get my FREE cheat sheet: <a href=\"#get-printable-positive-words\" class=\"modal-trigger\">75&nbsp;Positive Phrases Every Child Needs to Hear<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n<style>#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-blocks-modal-link{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-radius:0px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-blocks-modal-link:hover, #kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-blocks-modal-link:focus{color:#f96d60;}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay, 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