When healthy routines slip, getting back on track as a family

Busy weeks, holidays and illness can all knock routines off course. This is completely normal and easy to recover from.

Be kind, not critical

Try not to blame yourself or your child. Looking calmly at what got in the way is more helpful.

Restart small

Going back to one simple habit, such as a regular bedtime or a family meal, is the easiest way to get going again.

Questions that can help

• What changed in our routine?
• What made things harder?
• What one small step can we restart with?
• Who can help us?

Keep going

Getting back on track quickly matters more than never slipping. Routines are easier to rebuild than to start from scratch.