The Simplicity Parenting Podcast with Kim John Payne #3: Rhythm and Discipline (encore Simplicity Diary)
Jul 11, 2018
Learn strategies for handling difficulties during transitions with children and creating a rhythmic morning routine that promotes a sense of safety and trust.
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Make Transitions Predictable
- Make predictable transitions by doing them the same way at the same time each day.
- Use simple rituals like a song or set sequence to reduce morning or bedtime resistance.
Scarecrow Outfit Ritual Worked
- A mother laid out a child's outfit on a hanger like a scarecrow each night so the child could see it while sleeping.
- The ritual cut morning defiance to occasional minor pushback, not full meltdowns.
Start Rhythms Early And Consistently
- Wherever you can predict friction, start a simple, consistent rhythm as soon as possible.
- Keep the form similar each day so the child learns the pattern and expectations.