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Inconsistent routine

An inconsistent routine changes basic expectations or caregiving patterns so often that children cannot reliably predict what will happen next.

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Too strict vs too flexible routines children

Too strict vs too flexible routines children

What a healthy routine is designed to do A routine is a repeated pattern that organizes important parts of the day, such as waking, meals, school or childcare, hygiene, play, family connection, and sleep. It differs from a rigid schedule because it emphasizes sequence and dependable expectations rather than exact timing at every moment. For […]