The School Holidays Are Over, Here’s How to Get Bedtime Routines Back on Track

The school holidays may have been filled with late nights, lazy mornings and plenty of family fun, but getting back into a school-day routine can take a little adjustment. Suddenly, bedtime needs to be earlier, mornings need to run like clockwork and everyone needs to be ready to leave the house on time.

The good news? A few simple changes can help ease the whole family back into the rhythm of school days and make those morning and evening routines feel a little more manageable (no guarantees). 

1.      Start winding down earlier

If bedtime has crept later during the holidays, gradually bring it forward in the days before school starts. A consistent wind-down routine can help signal that it’s time for sleep, whether that means a bath, story or some quiet time together.

Getting changed into cosy pyjamas can also become part of this routine. The Pumpkin Spice Girls Red Panda Printed Jersey Pyjama Set is crafted from a silky-soft cotton-modal blend, offering full-body comfort in a playful red panda print. With a button-up top and matching bottoms, it’s perfect for settling down after a busy day.

2. Make mornings easier the night before

A calmer morning often starts the evening before. Encourage little ones to choose their school clothes, pack their bag and get everything they need ready before heading to bed. This means fewer last-minute searches for missing shoes, PE kits or water bottles!

A comfortable pair of PJs can also make the transition from bedtime to breakfast feel seamless. The Ember Kids Unisex Sloth Print Pyjama Set is made from a soft and breathable cotton-modal blend, with a stretchy elasticated waistband and easy-wear cuffs. Ideal for sleepy mornings before it’s time to get dressed and head off to school.

3. Bring back regular wake-up times

Late lie-ins are one of the best parts of the holidays, but they can make early school mornings feel even harder. Start moving wake-up times closer to the school-day schedule before term begins, helping little ones readjust without the shock of an early alarm.

For slow Sunday mornings or those first few school-day wake-ups, the Pumpkin Spice Girls Pumpkin Print Pyjama Set offers an extra-soft cotton-and-modal blend that keeps her cool and comfortable throughout the night. Its vibrant pumpkin print is perfect for welcoming the autumn season, too.

4. Keep the routine simple and consistent

You don’t need an elaborate schedule to get everyone back on track. Keeping bedtime, wake-up and mealtimes relatively consistent can help children know what to expect each day. Try sticking to the same order of events each evening; dinner, bath, PJs, story and bed - until the routine becomes second nature.

And remember to give yourself grace, it may take a few days to settle back into the school rhythm. There might be some bedtime battles, sleepy mornings and forgotten school bags along the way, but consistency will help everyone find their feet. Here’s to back to school-night bliss,  with hopefully a few extra minutes in bed for everyone!