Your little one wants independence but needs your help. Here’s how you can get them to master this daily routine.
Where does the time go? You blinked, and suddenly baby is a walking, talking toddler. They can have a blossoming personality, and their desire for independence is stronger than ever. For many parents, this is an exciting time! But the power struggles over getting dressed can be stressful to say the least.
“Engaging in the act of undressing and dressing independently allows toddlers to learn through cause and effect and work on problem-solving and perseverance,” says Veirheller.Sequence awareness is another essential skill they practice when dressing. Going through a step-by-step process helps them master routines. This also allows them to hone their focus, something most toddlers struggle with.Learning to get dressed builds valuable language skills too.
Use music for motivation. Vien suggests playing a “family anthem” as everyone gets dressed in the morning. Take turns choosing the song of the day. To make it a challenge, see how far your toddler can get with dressing before the song ends. You can also try to make it a race; use a timer to see how long it takes your tot to put on a clothing item. They can try to improve their latest time every morning!, suggests using shoe stickers to help toddlers get their shoes on the correct feet.
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