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Having decided on the main areas for correction, if you haven’t already got one, decide on your household routine. A routine, with its boundaries of expectations, is essential for any family to run smoothly, and is also a crucial framework for the changes you are about to make. It will include the following:

* the time your child has to be up in the morning, washed, dressed and ready for school

* what time you all sit down together for dinner in the evening

* when homework is done

* your child’s responsibilities and chores and when they should be done – for example, tidying away their possessions, putting dirty clothes in the laundry basket, etc.

* bath, bedtime, etc.

Routine is safe and secure, and once your child knows what is expected he or she can easily get it right and receive your praise – ‘Well done, Tom. You got straight out of bed at seven thirty as I asked.’