|  | From Amanda Rock, your About Parenting Editor One of the things I'm most looking forward to about the new school year started (besides having a moment to myself) is getting back into our routines. We have a routine for everything in my house -- morning, after-school, dinner, and bedtime -- and they do a great job of keeping everyone on track and organized. | | How to Organize a Back-to-School Routine No matter how old your child is, it's a good idea to start a school routine right from day one. And while it can often be hard to actually implement a schedule that works for everyone, Jennifer offers up some easy tips to get your family organized. | Routines for Working Families If you are a working mom, you certainly have a lot on your plate. Routines can really be a sanity saver! Katherine has great ideas on how to let your kids know what you expect from them and how to keep everyone on track. | Start a Bedtime Routine One of the most important routines you can have is a bedtime routine. If you start it when your child is young enough, it can really go a long way to setting the tone at night for the rest of your child's life. | How to Change Your Family Routine If you aren't careful though, sometimes you can fall into a routine rut, becoming over-scheduled, over-committed, and overtired. Jennifer has some tips on how to switch up the day-to-day stuff. | | | | Related Searches | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Parenting newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com | | | | All About Potty Training | | Advertisement | |