A Place of Our Own's, Debbi Gutierrez says that:
Read more about routines at A Place of Our Own.
- Consistency gives kids security.
- Schedules help build trust between kids and child care providers/parents.
- Inconsistency creates emotional anxiety.
- Allow for flexibility within the day.
- Parents should be consistent when children are at home.
Liza Asher of Mom MD says that the two of the most basic and important routines for children are regular mealtimes and winding down before bed.
"Routine schedules for kids provide a foundation for future success."Read more about The Importance of Routines for Children at Mom MD.
Mary Ann Romans of Families.com says that:
"Routines can also cause less conflict and better behavior."Read about how Mary Ann Romans adds spontaneity to her routine!
Don't have enough time in the day to get your ever-growing to-do list tackled? Is your child's behavior making it hard for you to maintain composure? Is your day-to-day life causing you stress and making you unhappy with your life? Implementing a schedule into your child's daily life will help your child's development as well as the development of your ever-growing to do list! Who knows?! Maybe this control over your day will bring you less stress. Maybe stressing less often will allow more time for happiness! What can you lose from trying out a flexible daily routine? Nothing, duh!
Happy Homemaking!
