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The hardest and most important step is simply getting started.

Sit down with your family when everyone is relaxed, maybe after dinner, and talk about what a happy morning or bedtime looks like. Use our free templates to guide the conversation and let your kids have fun leading the way.

Make sure everyone involved in the routine (especially the adults!) agrees on the plan. Use photos or drawings to capture each step, then display your routine somewhere visible like the fridge so everyone can see it and celebrate progress.

When it’s time to follow the routine, gently remind your family and keep things moving. With clear, age-appropriate expectations, kids not only know what to do, but actually want to do it (at least … sometimes).