The Richland Source – Emily Dech
It’s not uncommon for families to relax their routines during the summer. But as the school year approaches, it’s time to get back on track with schedules and structure. “We know that kids and teenagers thrive on routine, so when they have those set limits and expectations, they perform better. And in the long run, they will tell you they enjoy that better,” said Dr. Sara Bode, a primary care pediatrician at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the medical director of Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Care Connection School-Based Health and Mobile Clinics.