Daily Connection Tracker
Secure attachment doesn’t happen in big moments, it’s built into the everyday rhythm of care. When children know what to expect, who to turn to, and how their needs will be met, they feel safe enough to explore, learn, and grow. This guide is for parents, nannies, and anyone supporting young children. These simple daily habits are rooted in research and designed to create predictability, warmth, and emotional connection.
Daily Habits List
| Habit | Example |
|---|---|
| Morning Connection | Greet the child by name with eye contact and a consistent phrase like “Good morning, sunshine!” |
| Predictable Transitions | Use the same song or cue before nap, meals, or clean-up (“Time to tidy up!”) |
| Emotion Labeling | Reflect the child’s feelings: “You’re upset because the toy broke. I hear you.” |
| Presence During Tantrums | Stay near, speak softly: “I’m here. You’re safe. We’ll get through this.” |
| Celebrating Reunions | Always pause and connect when the child returns: “You’re back! I missed you.” |
| Bedtime/Nap Rituals | Use the same book, phrase, or touch (like rubbing their back) before sleep. |
| Shared Responsibility | Give small choices or tasks: “Would you like the red spoon or the blue one?” |
| Repair Moments | After conflict or upset, model repair: “I’m sorry I raised my voice. Let’s try again.” |
Daily Connection Tracker
Want to build stronger bonds through simple daily routines? Use this tool to create practical daily rituals that help children feel safe, seen, and secure. You have to have an account to save changes.
Instructions:
Use the Daily Connection Tracker to build and customize your routines. Click Add Routine to create a new one, enter a title and steps, then press Done to add it. The new routine is not saved yet. To permanently save press Save All. To make changes to existing routines, choose Update Routine, edit the steps or titles. When done editing press Save All to save changes.
If you change your mind, use Discard Changes to undo edits, or Reset All to return to the original default routines. You can also delete individual routines anytime. Remember changes won't be saved unless you press Save All. Progress checkmarks are saved automatically in your browser.
Anytime you can choose to Download All or Share / Save on Phone option to store your routines locally. All you’ll need to do is create an account and be logged in.
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