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Structure is defined as constructing or arranging according to a plan. It is to give a pattern for your time and your space. Families operate best with a structure in place for how they live and work together in their home. Without structure, your family feels haphazard and chaotic.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

What exactly is structure? It is specific rules and routines that focus on maintaining consistent times for actions within your family.\u00a0 Structure can help every family feel a sense of togetherness, a sense of belonging and a sense of well being.\u00a0 Here are a few ideas on how to add structure to your family structure.<\/p>\n

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Identify\u00a0the rules that are the structure of your family.<\/b><\/div>\n
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All families work best with rules and routines<\/a>. Those rules detail bedtime, meal time, household responsibilities and respect for each other. It also delineates what spaces are used to do what activities.<\/div>\n
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Create rules for yourself and your family that reinforce the values you hold.\u00a0 For example, families that value productivity and timeliness often have bedtime rules.\u00a0 Whatever rules you create, be sure you are as specific as possible, focus on specific behaviours as examples and should be realistic to be accomplished.<\/div>\n
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Putting structure into place<\/h3>\n

Structure thrives when there is consistency, predictability and follow through with actions. Often these are the most difficult parts behind structure.\u00a0 Consistently heading to bed at a set time or having regular meal times as a family can be derailed because of distractions like electronics, chronic lateness or any other activity.\u00a0 The best ways to achieve consistency is by setting that time as sacred with a strong stop time before that.\u00a0 The more consistent you are, the more predictable everyone’s life is.\u00a0 Knowing that there is no other option, that the structure can’t be denied, then life proceeds calmly.\u00a0 Follow through may be difficult in the moment because of distractions.\u00a0 However, the more you adhere to the rules and the plan, the easier follow through becomes. These three actions are interrelated and lead to your success.<\/p>\n

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When to start creating structure<\/h3>\n

If your family life lacks order, now is the time to start creating structure.\u00a0 As a parent, you establish daily routines including school for your family.\u00a0 Your daily self care routines are important.<\/p>\n