Introducing Developmental Milestones

As parents, we need to view ourselves as “gardeners”, not “carpenters”

Psychology professor Alison Gopnik says in her book, The Gardener and the Carpenter, that carpenter-parents view parenting as a job. This creates pressure, because they mistakenly think they need to shape and build their child up to a finished product.

Instead, gardener-parents focus on enjoying their children and their parenting journey first. They adapt and improvise as they support their children on their inborn quest to reach their potential to the fullest.

Relaxed parents fare better

Many parents of young school-going children want to play their part at home to contribute to their child’s upbringing and learning readiness. However, they are unsure of what they should be doing and this leads to unnecessary stress, which is counterproductive.

Pre-schools need to accommodate large groups of children

Understandably, schools follow fixed curriculums that may not be ideally suited to each individual child’s needs. However, it is possible for parents to adapt to a child’s individual needs at home, therefore they do have an important role to play.

Knowing what to expect at every age makes all the difference

Knowing your child’s milestones can help you create age-appropriate learning experiences for them. In addition to what school provides, children need a safe place at home where they can grow, develop and explore at their own pace and in line with their own interests, without missing important markers.

We are ready to support you in three ways

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