Routines and Rituals

Routines provide structure, consistency and predictability to buffer stress, while rituals provide nurturing and connection. Read about how to incorporate them into your family’s daily life.

As parents, we get so much feedback about what we can do to enhance our baby’s development. Sometimes, it can be difficult to remember one of the best parts—playing together! In The CuddleBright Parenting Guide, we learn about the many benefits of play to early child development, the parent-child relationship,

Children thrive when they are provided with a predictable, structured environment.  Routines provide a sense of safety and security, as well as foster healthy emotional and physical development.  Here are some healthy routines to consider: Provide regular bedtimes and mealtimes Engage in predictable activities before lights out at night, such as reading

Just think of how much time babies spend in routines of one kind or another: sleeping, bathing, feeding, and diaper changing, not to mention dressing, getting in or out of a carseat or stroller…and the younger the child, the less time they spend doing much else! These activities require the

Routines are consistent ways to do daily tasks. They provide structure, consistency, and predictability. Routines are welcome comforts in your baby’s ever-changing world. The repetition of routines establishes order for your baby, which helps him navigate his day and makes it easier for you to guide him.  Rituals are meaningful

A Routine to Connect “If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.” – PAULO COELHO

A Routine for Separations “Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I’ll miss you until we meet again.” – UNKNOWN

A Four-Step Feedback Loop “Loving a baby is a circular business, a kind of feedback loop. The more you give the more you get and the more you get the more you feel like giving.” – PENELOPE LEACH

Learn about all the components of the CuddleBright Experience and how they work together to connect, comfort, and calm you and your child.

Learn about the CuddleBright Goodbye Routine and how to make it your own!

Excerpt from behind-the-scenes interview with Dr. Stephanie Carlson at the 2018 Simms/Mann Institute Think Tank

Excerpt from a behind-the-scenes interview with Dr. Ruth Feldman at the 2019 Simms/Mann Institute Think Tank

Excerpt from the behind-the-scenes interview with Dr. Jodi Mindell at the 2019 Simms/Mann Institute Think Tank

Excerpt from the behind-the-scenes interview with Dr. Jodi Mindell at the 2019 Simms/Mann Institute Think Tank

Excerpt from the behind-the-scenes interview with Dr. Ruth Feldman at the 2019 Simms/Mann Institute Think Tank

Excerpt from the behind-the-scenes interview with Dr. Satchin Panda at the 2019 Simms/Mann Institute Think Tank

Excerpt from the behind-the-scenes interview with Dr. Satchin Panda at the 2019 Simms/Mann Institute Think Tank