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Joan groaned when Phillip, 22 months, awoke at six
A.M. and begged to watch his tractor video—every
single day. But to Phillip the repetition made him feel
like a genius. You could almost hear him telling
himself I knew that was gonna happen! when he
watched the tractor go through its familiar paces.
• A sense of “time.” Predictable routines are your toddler’s
“wristwatch.” They help her keep track of the day: After I wake, I
get dressed and eat breakfast. After lunch, I take a nap.
Do you have little routines that raise your comfort level during the day,
like a morning tea break or a call to your mom? Well, here are two
fabulous routines that will make your tot feel extra-loved and extra-safe:
bedtime sweet talk and special time.
Teach Your Child the Power of Positive Thinking:
Bedtime Sweet Talk
Some of the sweetest moments of parenthood are our presleep snuggles
with our kids. They reduce stress, build love, and provide a perfect
transition from a tiring day to … Slumberland. You can make this period
even sweeter—and more useful—with a routine called bedtime sweet
talk (mentioned on
this page
).

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Routines for Different Ages and Stages
• Early toddlers (12 to 24 months): By his first birthday, your
child will recognize the patterns of the day (a diaper when he
wakes up, lunch when he sees you take out his special plate, a
little massage before bed). Your consistency builds his sense of
security, and that gives him the courage to go off and explore
the world.
• Middle toddlers (24 to 36 months): Middle toddlers hate
unexpected changes because they work so hard to figure things
out (“C’mon! I just finally got it…. Don’t go changing it on me!”).
That’s why routines are such a huge bonus at this age. They fill
your two-year-old’s need for things to “follow the rules” and be
“just so.”