From birth baby is experiencing orderliness to life – that is the type of discipline I write about.
Some play groups provide a list to prospective parents on 'What we expect from your child'. I am suggesting that you prepare beforehand with simple tasks such as sitting at a table for a few minutes. Toddlers are thrilled at being able to fetch and carry on request. Inculcating a happy response to such simple activities will pay dividends for life.
Usk cards provide one, small, excuse of for such small taskings. Add them to your repetoire.
I recently read a book with practical advice for parents. To illustrate the point that young children are learnign by observation.
Examples – Learning to Count – Suggested Activities