- Creating and following a daily schedule as a family will teach your children responsibility and time management.
- Knowing what will happen and when will reduce the stress of the unknown and create a sense of calm.
- This will also encourage patience.
- A visual schedule allows parents to set priorities. I like to use “put first things first,” “must-dos,” and then “may dos.”
- Putting “first things first” and “must-dos” will eliminate power struggles because the expectations are already set.
- When you, as the parent, have work to do, having that shown on a visual schedule lets the child know and creates respect.
- Doing this as a family demonstrates teamwork and cooperation.
- Including activities like fitness time, hygiene, snuggle time and downtime shows the importance of self-care and creates connections.