The “C” In The Healthy Parent’s A-B-Cs
In "The Healthy Parent’s A-B-Cs," the chapter titled "Consistency Keeps Kids Calm" highlights the profound impact of stability and predictability in parenting. The author underscores that consistency fosters an environment where children can thrive and succeed. Through the lens of routines, the chapter elucidates how predictable patterns, such as bedtime rituals, provide a sense of security for children, allowing them to navigate daily life with ease. By following structured routines like eating supper, taking a bath, and bedtime stories, parents create a reliable framework that nurtures emotional well-being and calmness within the family dynamic.
In essence, "Consistency Keeps Kids Calm" serves as a poignant reminder for parents to recognize the pivotal role of stability in nurturing their children's emotional and cognitive development. By establishing consistent routines and minimizing unnecessary disruptions, parents provide a supportive framework that empowers children to thrive amidst life's inevitable changes. Through thoughtful and intentional parenting practices that prioritize consistency, families can cultivate an environment where children feel secure, capable, and free to explore the world around them.
Benjamin D. Garber, PhD is a New Hampshire licensed psychologist, a former Guardian ad litem, and a Parenting Coordinator. He consults and testifies in courts around the world in matters concerned with the dynamics of the conflicted family system. He is an internationally renowned speaker and an award-winning freelance journalist, writing in the areas of child and family development for popular press publications appearing around the world and in juried professional publications in both law and psychology. Dr. Garber welcomes you to learn more about his work on behalf of children at www.FamilyLawConsulting.org.