# #299: If Rhythms Need To Change

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Podcast: [The Simplicity Parenting Podcast with Kim John Payne](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-simplicity-parenting-podcast-with-kim-john-payne-485010)
Published: 2026-02-11T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.simplicityparenting.com/podcasts/the-simplicity-parenting-podcast-with-kim-john-payne/episodes/2149165709
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## Resource

In this episode, Kim John Payne explores how families can navigate changes in rhythms while still preserving the security that predictability provides. He explains that when a regular caregiver is unavailable for bath time or bedtime, previewing the change earlier in the day helps a child take it in and prepare. By letting a child know at breakfast or lunch what will be different that evening, parents give them time to adjust rather than springing a surprise at the last moment. Kim highlights the value of micro rhythms (the small "and then" steps that make up a routine) because when children know exactly how something goes, they can guide another caregiver through it with confidence. This sense of agency transforms the child from a passive participant into someone who feels ownership over their world. The same principle applies when handing routines to babysitters or grandparents: written steps and a child who knows the drill makes everyone feel more capable and reduces disruption. Kim encourages parents to invite children to show what comes next, letting them self-navigate through familiar sequences and take pride in their competence 🏠  Simple Family Living   📑   Simplicity Parenting Starter Kit 📲   Request a Consultation with Kim John Payne 📚   Simplicity Parenting Book Store

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