BRAIN FACT: A Lack Of Routine Can Create Stress For The Brain

A lack of routine and boundaries can create stress for the brain. Children feel comfortable and secure when provided with expressed expectations, routines, and the predictability of limits.
       
Zero to Three provides resources with a focus on the benefits of routines.

BRAIN FACT: It Is Essential For Preschoolers To Experience Consistency Through Routines

The brains of preschoolers are working to create organization. This occurs through experiencing consistency.  It is essential that routines and predictability for young children is established.