<\/p>\nKids crave routine too. \u00a0As much as they often seem to enjoy new things, new toys, and new places they (like us) crave familiar things as well. \u00a0Routines bring a sense of comfort and help kids relax and feel safe. They also give them something to look forward to and bring some consistency to what can sometimes seem or feel like a big, scary world. \u00a0Routines can be really hard to create with the busyness of life. Some days it seems like we feel fortunate just to have a moment to breathe during the day. Other times our circumstances and factors outside of our control continue weighing on us and prevent us from feeling like we can enjoy even simple things. \u00a0It\u2019s at these times where I\u2019d argue, that even being able to cling to one routine can really help both us and our children relieve some of the stress we feel in our everyday lives.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s one thing you can try to start doing every day with your kids? \u00a0Perhaps it\u2019s a favorite book before bed every night or a silly morning wake-up routine. \u00a0Maybe it\u2019s playing a car game on the way to school or work each day. Whatever it is, I encourage you to look for something your child really enjoys and try to make it a daily habit with them. \u00a0You may even notice a change in their behavior and mood, and you\u2019ll definitely notice an excited little one anxiously awaiting the moment in the day when they get to do their favorite routine with you.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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