Growing children are faced with numerous challenges daily, and a bit of organization can go a long way toward helping them tackle these tasks. Let’s look at four suggestions that will give your young one the necessary mental edge.
Keep a Diary
Diaries are great ways to get children into the habit of recording their daily activities. A diary will also help them to appreciate how they spend their time, providing a bit of hands-on insight that might not otherwise be possible.
Write To-Do Lists
Many studies have shown that our brains love ordered tasks. A mental “road map” is created when we prioritize one action over another. This also helps us to avoid feeling overwhelmed when we are presented with challenging situations. These very same benefits can translate directly to your child. Of course, try to keep any to-do list as simple as possible initially. Once they become accustomed to ordering their tasks, more can be added. Please encourage them to cross out ones that have already been completed, as this will give them a sense of personal accomplishment.
Get Enough Sleep
Scientific research has proven that a lack of sleep affects judgment and our ability to organize tasks. Unfortunately, adults often suffer from this condition without ever realizing how it can impact their daily lives. Therefore it is very important to encourage your child to get a sound sleep every night. Ideally, this should range between eight and nine hours. It is, therefore, wise to set a time in the evening when they must head off to bed with few exceptions. While they might complain at first, they will soon fall into the routine. Not only will your child become more organized, but other areas of life, such as schoolwork, are also likely to improve.
Snack on Brain Food and Drink Plenty of Water
Children are constantly growing, and their brains require plenty of vitamins and minerals. Leafy green vegetables and nuts are often recommended. However, some tasty fruits can also provide the necessary nutrients. Some appealing examples include blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and even the typical orange. Try to replace sweet and sugary desserts with a serving of vegetables. Not only will these help your child become more focused, but such fruits can also stave off ailments such as the common cold.
If a child can learn organizational skills early in life, he or she will inevitably carry these traits well into adulthood. These four suggestions are easy to implement and will require little effort on your part. Of course, numerous other parenting tips can be very useful. If you would like to keep up to date with the latest suggestions, please visit Borntobemom regularly.
