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The Importance of Routines

Routines are included in "Four Pillars of Security" for children (the other three are people, places and rituals).  Routines structure lives, and helps remove the 'unknowns' that can cause stress. It also helps build self-discipline and autonomy in children.  I personally like to think of daily routines not as a 'schedule' but more as a  'rhythm' for the day.  Be careful not to get dogmatic about routines, because often, as parents, you have to go with the flow; things happen and children grow and change.  Make sure you can still be flexible within your routine. The best thing you can do for your children is to manage stress, so do not create a routine that is stress inducing.

Why Kids Need Routines

Extras:
For more inspiration on how to structure a routine that works for your family:
Building an evening routine for kids of different ages»
Starting a routine»
Routines & Structure that Toddlers Can Understand»
Getting Your Child Out the Door in the Morning»

Consider This:
What is your daily and weekly routine?

BOOK DISCUSSION
This semester we are reading Bringing Up Bébé, by Pamela Druckerman.  This week, the week of October 10, we will be discussing...
Chapter 12:  You Just Have To Taste It
Chapter 13:  It's Me Who Decides

 CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT
Class on Monday, October 10 is cancelled.
 

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