A KinleighCare family starting point
Getting ready for an overnight stay
An overnight stay may be familiar to the adults and still feel different to a child. A few recognizable details can make the evening easier for everyone without asking another home to copy yours.
If you do one thing
Write down the bedtime order, any source instructions and the morning pickup or handoff plan.
Three small steps
Enough to make the next part clearer
Choose what truly needs to travel
Pack required medication with its original instructions, safety equipment, school items and one or two comfort items. Keep preferences separate from things another caregiver must know.
Share the familiar parts of the routine
A short sequence such as pajamas, book and lights out is easier to use than a detailed household manual. Exact times can differ unless timing is important for care.
Make the morning understandable
Confirm who will be there, what the child needs for the next day and when the next adult expects to take over.