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10 WAYS TO GET BACK-TO-SCHOOL READY RIGHT NOW

Running a household has its ups and downs so each week we bring you the latest tips and tricks to make your home life easier

ROUND-UP THE ROUTINE

es, it’s January but it’s never too early to get into the swing of routine. Consider making bedtime a little earlier each night, as well as timing breakfast and lunch to fit in with the times children would eat on a normal school day. According to the Raising Children Network, daily routines help set our body clocks ‒ bedtime routines help children’s bodies ‘know’ when it’s time to sleep. This can be particularly helpful when children reach adolescence

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