Cultivate family routine; it provides a predictable system and prevents chaos

As a parent, it helps to review the routines in your household to ensure your children accomplish what you want. — Evgenyatamanenko/Dreamstime/TNS

EVERY family needs routines. They help to organise life and keep it from becoming too chaotic. Children do best when routines are regular, predictable and consistent.

One of a family’s greatest challenges is establishing comfortable, effective routines.