Have you ever watched a child, truly observed them play without inserting yourself? As adults, it’s a natural instinct to want to be part of a child’s process, as we are a vital part of their development and support in all areas of their lives.
Sometimes, though, you’re not needed. And although that can be hard to process, we need to give children time, space and the independence to learn on their own.
Make mistakes, experience new things, triumph on their own. Give them the choice to involve you instead of jumping in straight away.
Children can feel the pressure when you ask them questions about what they are doing and as an adults, our curiosity into the minds of our children is almost as abundant as their own. It’s important to take the pressure off of them sometimes, to allow them to talk freely and naturally without having their thought process be interrupted with a question.