Your little creature of habit
We've all heard that a commonly shared trait among highly successful adults is the tendency to adopt very healthy habits. Some families thrive on routine practices, too. For the economist and parenting author Emily Oster, for example, firm bedtimes and sitting down for dinner together are not to be trifled with. And in their own little worlds, one-year-olds often crave the same kinds of regular programming. Check out these five ways they benefit from set schedules plus an example of a day in the life of a toddler.
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Did you know?
Less frequent than daily routines but just as important to a child's sense of self are family traditions big and small. Here's how they deepen connections and foster a sense of stability, and here are 25 of our favorite holiday traditions for the entire family.
Editors' picks for establishing rituals
😴 Start a bedtime routine - Get started with this visual chart you can print for your toddler→
⏰ Try an alarm clock - Getting your toddler on an "okay-to-wake" schedule will give the whole family more peace & time in bed. Here are our favorite devices→
🗣️ Practice empathy - If your toddler is having a hard time adjusting to a new routine, try using these 3 words→
