Episode Details

Are your mornings more chaotic than routine? You aren’t alone. In this episode, we dive deep into why routines need regular maintenance and how to use tools like visual schedules, behavioral momentum, and Alexa reminders to take the mental load off parents. Mandy even gets real, revealing her own household’s recent "routine regression" and shares the exact behavioral strategies she used to get seven kids out the door and back on track!

Whether you are dealing with a surly teenager who won’t wake up or a four-year-old who refuses to put on socks, this episode provides a step-by-step guide to resetting your morning with empathy, consistency, and maybe even some chocolate milk!

Tools & Resources

• The Family Behaviorist Club: Access the January resource—a customizable, printable visual schedule.

• Skylight Calendar: Using visual lists and emojis to boost independence in younger children.

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• Visual Countdown Timer App: A free tool to help kids develop a concrete sense of time.

• Website: thefamilybehaviorist.com

• Social Media: Follow @TheFamilyBehaviorist on Instagram and TikTok.

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