Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids
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Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids
Remember that toddlers don’t decide that a challenge is too great; their bodies make that determination for them. When they move into the too-much challenge zone, they need us to make a deposit into their body budget—with our emotional attunement.
Creating more predictability through rhythms can help children navigate transitions, because they learn to expect what is coming next so they aren’t caught off-guard. When more rhythm is brought to these points, the whole day starts to flow better, with less conflict and stress all round.