Getting out the door.
Shoes, coat, car seat, go. Leaving means stopping what you're doing and a lot of steps at once. A picture order helps.
Visual schedule
Time to Go
- shoes on
- coat on
- out the door
- into the car seat
- buckle up
- we're going
More ways to make leaving easier
What to expect
Leaving is hard because it's a transition plus a stack of small steps, often while you're rushing. A picture order lets your child do the steps themselves instead of being hurried through them. Change anything.
One tip from a dad who's been there
Start the leaving routine earlier than feels necessary, and let the schedule do the rushing instead of your voice. A first-then (first car, then where we're going) gives the trip a point.
