Importance of Routine

Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in You. Show me the way I should go, for to You I entrust my life. – Psalm 143:8 

Establish routines in your life. They may all have been destroyed. Try to reestablish any routines you can from before the event, no matter how simple or small.  Even one simple routine will begin to make a difference. Or if that is impossible, establish a new routine.
Routines are important and especially for children. Each routine that you establish will help reduce the feeling of chaos that the disaster has created.

Even the simplest routine will help your mind focus on something other than the traumatic memories and present anxieties. As part of a routine, try to complete a small project or task. Every bit of accomplishment, no matter how small, will begin to push back against the overwhelming sense of loss. Each completion will help restore some sense of control and order.
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Start small but start today! Even one small step is a step forward.  Even the longest journey begins with one step.