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Understanding Your Child Better (Part 2)

Understanding Your Child Better
What’s Necessary? What’s Not?

0–2 Years: The Foundation of Trust
Necessary: Responsive care, bonding, sensory exploration.

Not Necessary: Forced routines or screen time.

Behavior: Attachment-based crying, parallel play, early mimicry.

2–4 Years: The World of “Why?”

Necessary: Freedom to explore, emotional naming, consistent boundaries.

Not Necessary: Expecting logic or perfection.
Behavior: Tantrums, independence-seeking, imitation, magical thinking.

4–6 Years: The Age of Imagination

Necessary: Guided play, social skill modeling, emotional labeling.

Not Necessary: Early academic pressure or over-scheduling.
Behavior: Role-play, storytelling, emotional outbursts, peer bonding.

How to Identify What’s Necessary?

Observe before you react.

Ask: Is this behavior a phase or a pattern?

Validate feelings, not just outcomes.

Trust developmental timelines over comparison.

Partner with preschool educators to get a 360° view.

❌ What’s Not Necessary (Across Ages):

Over-stimulation (too many toys/screens)

Harsh discipline for age-appropriate behavior

Rushing milestones

Labelling (e.g., “shy”, “naughty”) – these restrict growth

Kidogen Believes:

Each behavior is a clue, not a problem.
Your awareness is your child’s foundation.

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Understanding Your Child Better

Understanding Your Child Better
What’s Necessary? What’s Not?
A quick guide for parents & teachers.

1 : Discipline
❌ Scolding isn’t effective.
It creates fear, not understanding.
✅ Guidance is powerful.
Calm, clear boundaries build trust.

2: Playtime
❌ “Just playing”? Think again.
Play isn’t a waste of time.
✅ Play is learning.
It boosts imagination, emotions & social skills.

3: Overscheduling
❌ Don’t fill every hour.
A packed day can exhaust a child.
✅ Let them breathe.
Free time sparks creativity and peace.

4: Academics vs Growth
❌ Marks aren’t everything.
Focusing only on grades causes pressure.
✅ Celebrate effort & curiosity.
They shape long-term success.

5: Emotions
❌ “Don’t cry” = emotional shutdown
Suppressing emotions can confuse children.
✅ Allow feelings.
Talk about emotions to build empathy & resilience.

6: Learning Styles
❌ One method doesn't fit all.
Every child is wired differently.
✅ Observe and adapt.
Personalized support encourages true learning.

7: Final Thought
The more we understand, the better we raise.
Let’s grow with our children, not against them.
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