Comments on: Routines for Preschoolers

By: Cyndi

Cyndi — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:11:24 +0000

I love Senae’s idea of creating a book! I think my daughter might really respond to that. She has commented that she likes Grandma’s house because she always knows what comes next; I think it would do both of us good to develop some more structure in our daily lives.

By: Francesca

Francesca — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:39:35 +0000

I’m surprised to see this article here, we have fed our children on demand, let them sleep when they were tired as close to us as possible, carrie them in a sling, been responsive to their needs, allowed them to explore the world and learn at their own pace, and then we introduce routines and charts? Sorry, but bedtimes and meals are a normal part of life and they happen spontaneously, I won’t be manipulating my child’s activities to this extent!

By: kreeeestamama

kreeeestamama — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 07:10:47 +0000

Love the routine chart idea! I’ll have to try it with my son…

By: Senae

Senae — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:51:30 +0000

Sweet! I love your routine chart! I find that it’s impossible for us to make up a chart, because there are so many variables that change our routine. But if I ever find a routine that’s the same most of the time, I’m making one! It would also be fun to make a daily routine into a book to read before bed. Like: “When I wake up, Mommy and I eat breakfast together. Then, we get dressed for the day and play outside. When we come in, I help Mom with housework. Then, we make lunch and read some books. When I get tired, I take a nap. In the afternoon, we play some more and then make dinner. My favorite is ___. At dinner, we talk and laugh. After dinner, we go for a walk. When we come in, we listen to music, and I take a bath. I love reading books before bed time, especially _____. We kiss Goodnight, and I snuggle up with Mom and fall asleep. Good Night.”

By: Tina

Tina — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:44:34 +0000

I’m surprised API shows a 3-year-old who is not co-sleeping.