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Hello kswatridge and welcome to E.L.A.H.A. i have provide some information below, i hope this helps in some way.

Working with a 13-year-old on routines can actually be pretty fun if you make it visual and collaborative! Here’s a few ideas that might help:

Visual Schedules with Their Input

For this age, a visual schedule is still super helpful—think icons or pictures representing each activity, from school to downtime. They could even use a digital calendar app if that’s their style. Let them help create or pick the icons; it gives them more ownership and makes it feel like their plan.

Gentle Reminders and Transition Timers

Transitioning can be tough, so gentle reminders or timers really help. Setting up a timer on their phone for transitions (like from homework to chill time) makes the routine feel less abrupt and gives them a heads-up, so they’re ready to switch gears.

Flexibility and Rewards

Teens definitely appreciate some freedom, so keep the structure but be flexible too. Maybe add a simple reward system for sticking to it—like a checklist or points for each week of following the schedule that lead to a little treat or activity they enjoy.

Calming Techniques in the Routine

Throw in some calming techniques like deep breathing or a quick stretch during breaks or transitions. This can help them manage any stress and stay focused.

Discussion Points for Engaging with Them

• Which activities do they find easiest or hardest to stick to in a routine?
• How do they feel when they have a predictable schedule versus a chaotic one?
• Ask for their input on how they’d like to adapt the routine if their schedule changes unexpectedly.

Questions to Involve Them

Ask them questions like what they find easy or tough to stick to, how they feel with a routine vs. when things are chaotic, or what adjustments they’d make when schedules change. This way, they feel more in control and will probably be more consistent with it!

I’ve found that getting teens involved in planning helps them buy into the idea of a routine. It’s all about making it feel like their plan instead of just another rule to follow.

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