Providing consistency in a child's life provides that child with a sense of belonging and security in the knowledge that no matter what happens in their life or to that family, some things will remain the same.
It is inevitable that change will happen in and around a child. I grew up with so much change. In my 14 years of childhood schooling, I attended 16 different schools. New friends. New houses. New suburbs. New towns. New cities. New states. I didn't want this for my own children.
In my desire to keep change to a minimum in my eldest son's life I think I created his inner struggle with change.
I wish I knew then what i know now. Change happens. Change is inevitable. Change can be good. With change comes unexpected rewards and sometimes it comes with grief. But if I establish a healthy family rhythm that is flexible to change but still offers familiarity, then I am providing my children with a picture of reality and a cushion of comfort.
Big change is happening in our family at the moment. My husband will be out of work in the next few weeks and I have had to return to work. I am fortunate that my work is flexible but it is also not guaranteed. This maybe an issue closer to D-Day.
In order to maintain consistency I feel it is important to lay down some guidelines for myself and establish a Weekly Family Rhythm. I hope that I will be fortunate enough to only work two or three days a week and the children only attend two (max three) days a week of daycare.
Our Weekly Family Rhythm
Monday - Library DayTuesday - Cubbyhouse Day (Daycare)
Wednesday - Swimming and Playgroup Day
Thursday - Cubbyhouse Day
Friday - Discovery Day
Saturday - Ball and Game Day
Sunday - Family Day
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