Helping your child learn to dress themselves can feel like a daily challenge—but it’s also a huge step toward building independence. Whether you’re navigating tight shirt sleeves or backward socks, the key is creating calm, confidence-building moments that let kids take the lead (with a little support from you!).
Here are eight practical tips to make dressing less stressful and more successful!
Little victories lead to big independence! With patience, praise, and the right tools, your child will build the confidence and skills they need to dress themselves—and you’ll gain a few extra minutes back in your morning routine.
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Article written by Maddy Stankevich, OTR/L. Maddy is an Occupational Therapist at Leaps and Bounds Therapy. Please Contact Us today to learn more about Leaps and Bounds Providers and services and to schedule an in-home appointment. We have immediate OT openings in Antioch, Gurnee, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Lindenhurst and surrounding areas.