Highlights
- Consistent routines and rules help create order for your child and structure your day.
- Things go more smoothly when you and your child know what to expect.
Overview
Does your child have meltdowns when you change from one activity to another? Do you have trouble getting your child to follow a regular schedule? Consistent routines and rules help create order and structure your day. Things go more smoothly when you and your child know what to expect.
Learn the benefits of structure, routines, and rules and see examples.
Set family rules with specific, clear statements about behaviors you expect from your child.
Improve your understanding of these topics by visiting, Practice Parenting Skills: Structure and Rules, where you can watch videos and practice skills for creating structure and rules.
Content Source:
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control