Practical matters: routines, school and activities

Get practical advice on creating a structured and simple daily routine for your children, whether it’s about routines, school, or extracurricular activities.

How to Ease Transitions Between Homes

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Practical tips for smoother transitions between two homes: packing together, warm welcome-home routines, and what to do if your child resists the move.

Children's Belongings in Two Homes

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Clothes, football boots, and toys that travel between two homes. Get a checklist of routines and packing habits so your child's things stop going missing.

The Value of Shared Routines in Two Homes

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Shared routines make life in two homes calmer for a child. Advice on bedtimes, food, screen time, gifts and holidays when you and your co-parent live apart.