Many times we have talked about the importance of establishing routines to organize the children's day-to-day. It is very important that the little ones have their activities structured. Although it is also important as well as necessary, knowing how to give in and adapt at certain times when routines for some reason are broken. For children, customs can be boring, but they are also an important tool to help them feel safe.
The organization helps all people in general, but in the family, it is necessary so that each new task does not turn into a fight every day. When you establish routines, you teach the child to recognize what is the right time for what, and thus the wait without having to go through the anxiety of uncertainty. For this reason, having their day structured helps them feel safe.
Daily routines that provide safety to the child
The fundamental mission of routines is to help organize the day, once they are established children do them automatically. A routine life does not mean that it is boring, especially when talking about the little ones, since doing fun tasks like playing is also a routine. The biological clock of children tune in to the established schedules, thus, every day they feel hungry or sleepy in a similar time slot.
But there are other types of rituals that in addition to helping you organize the day, help children feel comfortable, safe and calm. Next we explain to you, what are the customs that you should include in the lives of children to improve their safety.
The greeting
In addition to education, children should acquire the habit of greeting people every day when they receive them, such as the family or the teacher and classmates. This simple step that is sometimes overlooked helps children to recognize that something is going to start.
The farewell
Many parents avoid the situation of saying goodbye so that their child does not cry, but in reality the child receives the opposite message. When you leave your child at school or at someone else's house and even if he stays at home and you have to leave, say goodbye correctly. Explain to your child that you will see each other again later and that you will miss him a lot in the meantime.
In this way the child he does not understand that you are abandoning him, but later you will return to his side. This routine is very important for the tranquility and safety of the children.
Hygiene habits
For children, daily hygiene is not important but boring. If, in addition, mom or dad force them, it becomes even worse for them. So it is very important that hygiene routines are established, but also that they are complied with without restrictions and that in addition, the child participates in them. Children can learn to wash their face, hands, or teeth from a very young age.
They won't get it right from the start, but it is important that you value your effort and continue with the routine every day. Little by little you will improve and knowing that you do it better and better will bring you other benefits such as self-esteem or autonomy.
The sleep routine
The rituals that precede sleep, favor that it is reconciled earlier and in a much more relaxed way. This routine will help you control the situation and prevent sleep time from turning into war. To begin, the children will first have to pick up their toys. Then it's time for the bath, picking up dirty clothes and putting on pajamas also includes developing their autonomy.
If after dinner you include a good night story, the children will look forward to that last custom with great joy. Thus, they will go to bed knowing that they are going to hear a story and that mom or dad will spend some time alone with them.