New year, new routine: How Tonies can help your family bounce back

It’s the first full week of January, and while it feels like everyone around you is diving headfirst into their New Year’s resolutions, you’re still trying to wrangle the family back into some sort of routine after the Christmas chaos.

Published 06/01/25 by Amy Blanchard

New year, new routine: How Tonies can help your family bounce back

The lights are still up, the fridge is an odd mix of leftover cheese and heaps of chocolate, and your kids’ sleep schedules? Let’s not even go there. Getting back into a healthy routine after the festive season can be as challenging as resisting that last mince pie… but with a little help from your trusty Toniebox and their collection of Tonies, it’s entirely possible. Here’s how:

Brush up on brushing 

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Daily Routines: Toothbrush Timer

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Let’s talk about the first hurdle of the day: convincing your little ones to brush their teeth. Enter the Toothbrush Timer Clever Pocket Tonie! This clever helper turns brushing into a fun, timed activity with engaging stories, quizzes, and songs that last the perfect two minutes. They’ll love the interactive countdown, and you’ll love sipping your coffee in peace while they brush to the beat.

Mornings made easy with Today with tonies 

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Once school starts back, mornings have a way of feeling like a reality TV show, but let us help reframe mornings with Today with tonies. This handy Pocket Tonie has fresh new episodes everyday so they’ll never get bored with the endless audio. Set it up while they’re eating breakfast or getting dressed, and watch as they actually get excited about what the day has in store. Yes, it’s possible.

Learning in disguise

Incorporating some learning or educational time into their routine doesn’t have to feel like a chore. Our range of Clever Pocket Tonies are perfect for this! These compact and collectible Tonies strike the ideal balance between fun and education. With topics ranging from world-record-breaking animals to the marvels of the Natural History Museum, Clever Pocket Tonies explore the coolest subjects that kids are obsessed with. It’s learning, disguised as fun – just the way they like it!

Sing, dance and play 

Need a way to bust that extra energy before settling into a calm evening? Our Sing & Dance Tonies are the ultimate playtime companions. With upbeat tunes and interactive fun, they encourage kids to move, groove, and smile. According to our clever playback data, these are our most played Tonies too, proving that countless parents already rely on them to bring joy into their daily routines. Add a dance break to their day and watch their energy levels balance out!

Stress-free snoozing 

//images.ctfassets.net/l6vo76cztcax/4E9bpMQwDoibJsSPd4V9Um/87e791b4f70966c900ff8ed341665185/Blog_entry_images__11_.pngHere’s some good news: 91% of our Tonies® families use their Toniebox to help their kiddos wind down and get ready for bed. Why? Because the Toniebox is great for telling that ‘one last story’ kids always ask for. Let them take on the big responsibility of choosing their favourite Tonie after storytime, and watch how quickly they hop into bed. (Psst... stories with repetitive themes, like We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, are perfect for lulling little ones to sleep). Then once it’s lights out, our Sleepy Friends Tonies work their magic, offering soothing lullabies and comforting melodies to send them peacefully off to dreamland.

The ultimate helping hand 

The beauty of the Toniebox is its versatility. Whether it’s using Sing & Dance Tonies for a morning dance party to shake off the grogginess, or popping on a Learn Tonie to sneak in some learning during playtime, there’s a Tonie for every moment of the day.

Feeling overwhelmed with the routine? Just start small. Pick one part of your routine to tackle first and build from there. The Toniebox is like having an extra helper in your corner, cheering you on as you reclaim your routine.

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About Amy Blanchard

Amy Blanchard
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Amy’s favourite Tonie is Matilda. From a very young age, she was utterly obsessed with Matilda. She watched and read it so many times that she practically had the whole script memorised. As she grew older, she remained just like Matilda, a bookworm, a trickster, and a dreamer!