Back to Routine and Finding our Rhythm Again

There’s something about January that always feels like a collective deep breath.

Back to school, back to classes, back to alarms - and apart from a tiny sprinkling of snow (which I absolutely love ❄️), it’s felt like life is slowly returning to normal.

I'll clarify, snow is magical…icy roads, however, are very much not my favourite 🫣 I hope everyone managed to stay warm and safe.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been really glad to get back into routine. That strange week between Christmas and New Year where nobody knows what day it is and everything feels a bit chaotic always throws me completely 😅 Lovely in theory, but my brain needs a bit of structure.

And it turns out, babies and toddlers often do too.

Why routine can feel so comforting

Routine doesn’t mean rigid schedules or perfectly timed naps. It’s more about rhythm and predictability - knowing what comes next, recognising familiar places, hearing the same songs and seeing the same faces.

After the excitement and overstimulation of Christmas (trust me, we had it in bucketfuls in our house), those gentle, repeated patterns can feel incredibly regulating. Even if things still feel messy on the outside, routine gives children a sense of safety underneath it all.

Coming back to classes

As our classes restart, I always notice how quickly babies settle into that familiar flow again!

There’s no expectation to 'perform' or arrive feeling put together. January is about easing back in, finding your rhythm again, and reconnecting after a busy season.

A gentle reset

If this time of year feels like a reset for you too, you’re not alone. Getting back into routine can feel grounding, reassuring and quietly supportive - for both little ones and parents!

Whether you’re returning to classes, joining for the first time or just finding your feet again after Christmas, you’re always welcome here. January doesn’t need big goals or big changes - sometimes it’s enough just to reconnect and take things gently, one week at a time.