Despite the second phase of deconfinement and the expected acceleration of the reopening of schools since Tuesday, all the children have not yet found their establishment. Others can only get there partially. Because of these disjointed weeks, it is difficult for some children to resume a rhythm in their daily life. Guest of No appointment Thursday on Europe 1, the psychologist and co-founder of the firm Kidz and Family Clémence Prompsy advises to "really rely on rituals" to restore a frame.
"Set rules for off days and school days"
For the psychologist, it is essential not to have "the same rituals when you get up on school days and when you get up on weekends." "Children are very sensitive to this," she adds.
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In her office, the professional therefore invites "families to put rules for off days and school days". "Each gesture calls for another: school watches, we do this, that and that and at 8:30 pm we try to go to rest, whether we are sleepy or not," she described.
On the morning of D-Day, without wanting to impose these habits, the psychologist suggests not to turn on the television before going to school.
Use supports
Another way to get used to this new rhythm is to use supports, to allow the child to find his bearings. Clémence Prompsy thus recommends "to try to plan things on a small timetable." "It can be very reassuring for 5-10 year olds to know that Monday is someone who picks them up after school, that someone prepares lunch for them on Tuesday ..."
According to her, this would also allow the children to be involved in their new rhythm: "They can go and watch the timetable themselves and cross out the days at night."