If you don't already have a routine established for your child, begin by establishing a consistent bedtime routine.
Healthy sleep habits are the key to a good day for your child, and a consistent bedtime routine encourages healthy sleep habits.
Children at this age should be getting 12-14 hours of sleep per day, and will typically take only one nap during the day.
If you've already got bedtime under control, begin adding structure to your child's day.
Start by establishing a consistent morning routine such as waking up, eating breakfast, brushing teeth and getting dressed.
Once you have consistent morning and bedtime routines, you can add some structure to the rest of your day, including playtime, lunch, nap and cleaning up.
Remember to add new activities over time so that you don't overwhelm your child with too many activities from the start.
Toddlers are old enough to begin taking on responsibilities around the house.
One of the simplest activities that helps both you and your child is having them cleaning up their toys.
Add this activity to your daily routine to help prepare your child for larger responsibilities as they continue to grow.
Here is a sample bedtime routine for your toddler (feel free to arrange the activities to suit your family's needs):
| Time |
Activity |
 |
| 6:00 PM |
Eat Dinner |
| 6:45 PM |
Clean Up |
| 7:00 PM |
Take Bath |
| 7:15 PM |
Get Dressed |
| 7:30 PM |
Brush Teeth |
| 7:45 PM |
Read Story |
| 8:00 PM |
Bedtime |
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Here is a sample daily routine for your toddler (feel free to arrange the activities to suit your family's needs):
| Time |
Activity |
 |
| 8:00 AM |
Wake Up |
| 8:15 AM |
Eat Breakfast |
| 8:45 AM |
Brush Teeth |
| 9:00 AM |
Get Dressed |
| 12:00 PM |
Eat Lunch |
| 1:00 PM |
Take Nap |
| 3:30 PM |
Play Time |
| 6:00 PM |
Eat Dinner |
| 6:45 PM |
Clean Up |
| 7:00 PM |
Take Bath |
| 7:15 PM |
Get Dressed |
| 7:30 PM |
Brush Teeth |
| 7:45 PM |
Read Story |
| 8:00 PM |
Bedtime |
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Suite101 is a good source articles on structuring routines for your child.
Read one of their articles here.