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Guide: Setting boundaries
Supporting families in establishing clear, respectful and effective boundaries, with consistency, explanation and anticipation.
The 3 pillars of boundaries
- Clarity: Simple, concrete, and understandable rules.
- Explanation: Giving meaning to rules (adapted to age).
- Anticipation: Preparing the child before the situation occurs.
0-3 years: Boundaries = safety and routine
Objectives: Feel safe, understand routines, accept basic boundaries.
How to act:
- Short messages: "No, that's not allowed"
- Remove objects if necessary
- Very repetitive routines
- Accompany emotions
Explanation: "It hurts", "It's dangerous"
Anticipation: "Now we're going to tidy up", "Then we'll go to sleep"
Tip: Always with a calm and consistent tone.
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