It’s 7:30 AM and there’s a warm little body hogging your covers. You snuggle in and ask your mini me what they want for breakfast. They request room service, like that one time at the “fancy” hotel. You’re tempted to play along, create an imaginary menu for them to order from before you remember... it’s a Tuesday. And a school day. Your weekday morning routine has been bamboozled by the cutest, snuggly-ish bambino.
The Goods Inside
- Science Behind Routines
- How Routines Can Help
- 5 Tips for Kid-Friendly Routines
- OLLY Routine Wins
- Reframing Routines
When life feels chaotic, routines create predictability for everyone to lean on.
Back-to-school season is synonymous with routines—starting new ones, keeping up with the usuals, trying to recall all the to-dos for weekdays to go smoothly. Routines can start to feel Virgo-coded—and dare we say boring.
However, when life feels chaotic, routines create predictability for everyone to lean on. They help with the morning scramble, afternoon lulls, and even bedtime battles. When there’s structure, everyone knows what’s coming next—and what’s expected of them.
Science Behind Routines
Kids subtly ask for repetition all the time. Reading the same bedtime story over and over, wearing the same lime green tutu for a week straight, or listening to their favorite song on repeat. They like to feel in control, to know what’s going to happen next. Repetition, in the form of routines, has mental and emotional benefits for growing kiddos.
Routines can influence child development by providing structure, predictability, and consistency which can improve cognitive abilities. They help promote self-regulation and executive function skills like working memory, inhibition control, and cognitive flexibility.1
How Routines Can Help
Feelin’ Safe & Sound
When kids know what is coming next, it can decrease feelings of anxiety. Routines are particularly helpful for young children around times of separation, like starting at a new school or leaving them with a new babysitter.2
Can-Do Attitudes
When kiddos get used to doing the same steps repeatedly, they can start to master skills on their own. If you consistently do the same steps for everyday routines, like getting ready for school or getting ready for bed, they’ll learn how to do these steps on their own.
Care for Your Cortisol
One study found that mothers reported higher levels of parenting stress and had higher morning cortisol levels on work/school days (ain’t that the truth).3 Implementing morning routines can help ease the expectation of mom “doing it all” and let the kids take charge of doing some morning tasks on their own.
Routines are beloved by psychologists everywhere (ok, we can’t really prove that, but it's a solid guess). There are countless other benefits to getting into a routine rhythm, so why not lean in?
OLLY Routine Wins
Every day needs a win. And we’re not talking about a power pilates class before 5:00 AM and a gua sha routine. That feels unrealistic if you have a little one who needs to make it to school on time. We’re talking about wins that feel easy, natural, and enjoyable. Here’s a few of our favorite products to keep your “wins” coming throughout the day.
Daily Multis for the Fam
Women’s Multi - New Window, Men’s Multi - New Window, and Kids Multi Gummy Worms - New Window ensures everyone starts the day with their daily essentials. Plus, daily immune system support (IYKYK).*
Kids Friendly Fiber - New Window & Fiber Gummy Rings - New Window
Make sure the fam gets a bit more fiber with these tasty gummies. They’ll help keep your fam’s regularity and digestive health supported every day.*
Kids Melotonin-Free Sleep - New Window
Magnesium, L-Theanine, and Lemon Balm Extract help support sleep quality on the daily. It's a go-to win to kick off your little’s bedtime routine.*
Routines are Friends
This school year, join us in reframing routines as your weekday support to get sh!t done with less nagging and more celebrating (stickers!). Let’s face it, you have enough on your plate, break down those daily routines into steps your littles can learn and master. They’ll feel confident and in control, you’ll take a few things off your to-do list, and everyone gets a win (and perhaps... a sticker).
References
1. Li, Z., Witmer, K. M., Willoughby, M. T., & Gatzke-Kopp, L. M. (2026). The interplay between family routines and aggressive parenting in predicting externalizing problems during the transition to primary school. American Psychological Association. https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fdev0002132 - New Window
2. Ray, R. (2025, February 2). How routines help kids’ mental health. The Kids Mental Health Foundation. https://www.kidsmentalhealthfoundation.org/mental-health-resources/mental-wellness/kids-routines - New Window
3. Hibel, L. C., Mercado, E., & Trumbell, J. M. (2012, October). Parenting stressors and morning cortisol in a sample of working mothers. Journal of family psychology : JFP : journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3539301/ - New Window
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
The Goods Inside
- Science Behind Routines
- How Routines Can Help
- 5 Tips for Kid-Friendly Routines
- OLLY Routine Wins
- Reframing Routines
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