It's normal and natural for young children to want to take their time exploring the world around them, and it's also normal for parents to want to get things done quickly! Could it be possible to do both? Can we slow down and be more productive at the same time?

There are practical and simple solutions that will help you to maintain the fun, build relationships, AND be productive—all while slowing life down for your child!

• Rushing our children through tasks
• Competition
• Developmental and gender reality
• Mum guilt
• Emotional regulation
• Solutions
• Introducing routine & structure
• Transitions
• Wiggle room or wriggle room?
• Breathing techniques

(R) This episode originally aired 27/6/23.

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Related links: 

• Developmental Milestones
• Fast is Slow and Slow is Fast
• #27: How to Implement a Routine Without Being Rigid

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