Stop Trying to Be a Perfect Parent: What Your Child Really Needs Instead
The Great Adventure: Navigating the Map of Child Development Parenting is often described as trying to assemble a piece of furniture without the manual, in the dark, while the furniture itself keeps changing shape. It is the only "job" where you are the CEO, the janitor, and the lead negotiator all at once. But as the old proverb goes, " It takes a village to raise a child, " and understanding the roadmap of development is the first step in making that journey a little less bumpy. The Four Seasons of Growing Up Think of child development as the changing seasons. Each stage has its own "weather" and requires different gear. 1. atioThe Foundn (0–5 Years) (Ladyet) In these early years, a child’s brain is like a sponge in the ocean , soaking up everything. Their primary need is secure attachment . They need to know that when they cry, someone answers. This builds the "internal compass" they’ll use for the rest of their lives. 2. The Discovery (6–...