The Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and The Teacher Mamas | Ashley Johnson and Roberta Kightlinger

Today we are going to talk about the fighting and the yelling and the frustration that can ensue when you have taken all this time to implement a beautiful routine with your kids, and it’s still not working! Yes, you may have done everything right and it’s still turning into a fight before bed! Don’t fret! Don’t give up! Keep going, I promise it will all be worth it because we are going to share some things that may help this process even more for you today!
 
We have both been there before. Dealing with the  tantrums and the 10,000 times they leave their room saying they can’t sleep, or need water, or something scary is in the closet, or… 
 
In today’s episode you will learn: 
How can I get my kids to buy into bedtime?
How can I motivate my kids to get ready for bed? 
What are some incentives I can use at bedtime with my kids? 
 
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We all know calming activities before bed is helpful. But sometimes our kids just aren’t ready for bed when it is bedtime. And they might need some extra time doing something that helps calm their body and minds. 
 
Ashley and I have helped our kids find new calming activities over the years that match the season where the kids find themselves. There are so many options. And our kids each have those calming activities that without fail, work to help them each fall asleep.

In this episode you will learn: 
Do all calming activities work for every kid? 
What are different calming activities kids can do before bed? 
What are some calming activities kids can do by themselves before bed? 
 
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Resource mentioned: 
https://move-mindfully.com/store/ 
 

So you’ve made your kids evening routines list and it’s amazing. It has all the things that your journaled about from episode #178 on there and they just haven’t quite been following it like you thought they would the last couple weeks. It’s time to pretty that thang up so today we are going to talk about 3 ways to make it more visually appealing to them and easier to follow so stick around!
 
Ashley and Roberta have both used various types of visual routines with their own kids over the years and have narrowed the list down to the top 3 best ways to make routine lists visual. 
 
In this episode you will learn: 
How each of the teacher mama’s make their kids routines visual
3 very different ways to make your kids routine visual
A special promo for our Dream Routines for Kids https://theteachermamascourses.thinkific.com/courses/dream-routine-for-kids 

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Do you wake up already feeling exhausted? Do you use caffeine throughout the day to keep you going? To hopefully improve your focus and attention? Are you someone who can drink caffeine at 8 pm and still fall asleep? Or are you someone who can’t drink caffeine after noon, because you will lie wide awake at night? 
 
Our bodies may all metabolize caffeine differently and at a different rate, but one thing is true: caffeine affects our sleep. The question is, how? 

In this episode you will learn: 
Different ways caffeine could affect sleep
3 tips to mindfully consume caffeine in order to have better sleep quality
 
Wanna work with us to feel more focused and efficient during your work day so you can feel more focused and present during your time at home? 

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Step 2: Connect with us and a supportive community of other Teacher Mamas who get it through our FREE Facebook Community →  http://bit.ly/timeandstressmanagement
 
Step 3: Create More Time for Your Needs with Personal Power Routines and 1:1 coaching!→ https://theteachermamas.com/powerroutines 
 
Resources: 
National Sleep Foundation Article: https://www.thensf.org/what-is-sleep-quality/ 
 
National Sleep Foundation:  https://www.sleepfoundation.org/nutrition/caffeine-and-sleep 

In this episode you will learn: 
A bedtime routine isn't one-size-fits-all
What our podcast hosts do for their bedtime rituals
How a bedtime routine can evolve over time
bedtime routines aren't just for kids
 
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Exercise helps you sleep. It gives us endorphins (the happy hormone) which also helps reduce stress.  This is often a big reason why you can't fall asleep at night. Exercise also helps increase the natural release of melatonin in our bodies which if you listened to previous episodes, you know, helps us fall asleep at night.
There is so much research out there on how 30 minutes of aerobic exercise helps with sleep quality but let's get into some ways you can fit it in during your crazy busy Teacher mom day!
 
In this episode you will learn: 
How to squeeze exercise into your busy day
Different places to find your quick exercise routines
Options for Before Bed Exercise 
 
Wanna work with us to feel more focused and efficient during your work day so you can feel more focused and present during your time at home? 

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Step 2: Connect with us and a supportive community of other Teacher Mamas who get it through our FREE Facebook Community →  http://bit.ly/timeandstressmanagement
 
Step 3: Create More Time for Your Needs with Personal Power Routines and 1:1 coaching!→ https://theteachermamas.com/powerroutines