Having a good routine gives the child a sense of security.
Having routines throughout the day not only allows the child to know what is going to happen, to feel confident, but also to develop their autonomy. It is by knowing what he must do and in what order that he feels proud, that he sleeps better and that he eats better.
The importance of routines from an early age
Having a morning and evening routine, but also for meals, tidying up, daycare or even school, helps the child feel safe and confident. By offering him different rituals throughout the day, you help him feel in control and thus develop his autonomy. He will be all the more proud to know how to do things with less and less help.
How to develop an effective routine?
To be effective, the routine must not only be constant, every day, preferably at the same time, but it must of course be simple and easy for the child to remember. As you are his first role model, show him when it’s time to tidy up, wash or eat, for example. Involve him too, especially if he is demanding.
Finally, don’t forget to add a little fun to the routine with some toys, or a song for example, and to keep some flexibility to avoid falling into anxiety if everything is not done properly. precise. It would then fall into an uncomfortable obsessive routine.
Find out more: “My daily child routine: child routine planner” by Pomeroy Vernadeau.
