sometimes self care is hard for littles, or maybe they just do better with a to-do list like i do! i thought i'd post my personal checklists, maybe it'll help someone out :3c
Morning
▢ Brush teeth
▢ Put clothes on
▢ Brush/style hair
▢ Eat breakfast
▢ Take any vitamins or medications
▢ Pack backpack (if you go to school like i do!)
▢ Make the bed
Afternoon/Evening
▢ Eat lunch
▢ Do homework (if you have some)
▢ Read for a little bit (i always try to read at least a chapter or two, i have adhd so its hard for me to read for periods of time)
▢ Have some fun time! (color a picture, listen to music, whatever you want to do!)
▢ Do any chores
▢ Spend some time outside
▢ Eat some snacks (and have a cool little drink with it!)
Night
▢ Pick up toys/clean up room
▢ Brush teeth
▢ Get into jammies
▢ Put on lotion
▢ Write about day (for older littles!)
▢ Take melatonin/vitamins/medications
▢ Call/text cg
▢ Paci time
everyone's routines are going to look a little different but here are some basic ideas if you're trying to build one or looking to improve yours. hope this helps!
imagine having a regression nursery, a place where no one can judge you or tell you that you’re wrong.. equipped with either a fun kids bed like a princess bed or a car racer bed, or a crib. a mobile safely there for you, crib accessories, comfy blankets and stuffies to kiss you goodnight. glowing stars stuck neatly along the ceiling, tiled foam mat on the floor. shelves full of pacis, bottles, sippies, diaps, toys all there organized for your comfort. it smells like your comfort scent and your comfort show is always playing. it’s safe, all for you.