Getting dressed can sometimes be difficult for children for a number of reasons.
The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning explains what to expect of your child for their age, some of the common reasons why and gives some simple tips on how to promote independence in your child.
To help your child learn to dress themselves:
How your child is sat is also important when they are getting dressed. Make sure that your child is sat in a stable, comfortable position e.g. with their back against a wall or bed or on a step with their feet on the floor. This means they can focus on dressing rather than on staying sat upright.
If your child is interested, they’ll be more cooperative, so make dressing fun. Above all be patient – for some children, learning just takes a little more time.
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