Imagine if you were deeply engaged in something that captured your full attention. You’re focused, content, and unaware of anything else. Suddenly, someone you love approaches and says, “It’s time to go to the store. Let’s get our coats on and get to the car!” What do you think your first reaction might be?
 

We can support successful transitions, both small and large, by taking a moment to see how it feels for the child. Notice how it feels for you as well. Try developing a few concrete, consistent steps to manage transitions that consider timing, anticipate feelings (for everyone involved), and acknowledge the process without judgment. Developing these skills can last a lifetime.

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Here are a few tips to help make transitions a little easier

💛 Know your children and where they are in their development

⏰ Establish routines

🧸 Encourage transition objects

🤗 Create rituals

😊 Make transitions fun

🌼 Encourage positive associations

⏱️ Give a heads up

👍 Give your child choices

🎶 Sing songs

🕺 Turn transition times into games

 

Resources we love:
Help your child transition
https://challengingbehavior.org/docs/backpack/BackpackConnection_routines_transitions.pdf

Transitions with a toddler
https://www.montessoriinreallife.com/home/2019/4/22/tackling-transitions-with-toddler

Toddler transition hacks
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DQb9-0Afbnzg&ved=2ahUKEwj-wsiy8KaGAxX9DjQIHVFcB844ChC3AnoECAIQAg&usg=AOvVaw1Mwyjjiuj3NEoRzFV7bd0b