| Getting a child or a toddler dressed can | | | | dressed. They may even look forward to it too. |
| sometimes be an ordeal. This article offer some | | | | How about older children? |
| tips to help carers and parents make this activity | | | | With older children it is reasonable to allow them a |
| smooth and free from conflict. | | | | little say in what they wear. However their |
| Should a parent or carer give the child choices | | | | decision making ability is still very basic and you |
| regarding what to wear? | | | | may find them making inappropriate decisions, |
| No, this is not a good idea. The child should not be | | | | such as choosing summer clothes to wear in |
| the one in charge who makes the decisions. If | | | | winter. A better idea is to select some outfits |
| they start thinking that they are the ones who | | | | that are appropriate and allow them to choose |
| lead, then you will have potential problems on | | | | from these. |
| your hands as they will begin trying to take | | | | Should one listen to children's complaints about the |
| controls in all circumstances and situations. You | | | | items you pick for them to wear? |
| need to show the child that dressing is not an | | | | Yes, there may be a good reason why a child is |
| activity that has options. If you don't they will be | | | | unhappy to wear an item. It may be too tight or |
| left feeling uncertain. It can be helpful to prepare | | | | itchy. Be attentive and aware how items of |
| what your child is going to wear the night before. | | | | clothing affect your child and notice any |
| You can tell them what that they'll be wearing and | | | | discomfort. I hope this article has helped you find |
| where they'll be going. This will help them be | | | | success in getting your child dressed without |
| prepared and ready in the morning for getting | | | | disruption or conflict. |