8 Reasons how structure benefit a child
Routines are helpful for your toddler’s development, as they may assist with
- Navigating transitions within the family’s flows and systems
- Navigating transitions outside of their home environment for planned and unplanned events
- Supporting children with understanding time and time management
- Understanding cause and effect
- Creating a sense of safety, security and that they are in control
- Developing important habits such as waking up, brushing teeth and hair
- Creating a sense of unity by strengthening and focusing on spending time together
How to create a sense of structure during planned and unplanned events.
Many families already follow some form of routine, as it is almost universal, such as morning and bed-time routines. However, what each person do within these routines will vary greatly, so routines may be related to specific circumstances or stages of life
Families with toddlers and preschoolers may find the following routines helpful:
- Structured morning preparations and routines
- Structured mealtime routines
- Structured bedtime routines
- Structured childcare routines
- Structured playdates (if your child knows that every Thursday after swimming lessons, it’s a playdate with your mother’s group, Thursday morning can positively buzz!)
In wrapping up this post, continue to be mindful of the benefits of how structure supports your child during planned and unplanned events and traveling experiences.
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