Do you feel like you spend too much time prompting your child through a bedtime routine? Kids with executive functioning issues may have a hard time getting organized, getting started and staying on task. That can be frustrating when you’re trying to wind down the household for the night.

Nighttime prep doesn’t need to be a dreaded activity. For many kids, picture schedules and checklists are an easy way to keep track of and follow a routine. A checklist can show kids what they need to do before calling it a night. It can also help them remember the order in which to do things.