Your toddler's pace is their own – so relax and enjoy the now

The Chinese proverb, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” reminds us to focus on that first step rather than the destination. As you master skills in the app, you’ll find information that helps you focus on where your child is now – but if you find yourself being dragged into comparison and worry about ‘meeting milestones’, we have some ideas to help!  

Think about what your toddler can do and the skills they have already mastered 

Toddlers (and probably all of us when you think about it) don’t make steady progress. Sometimes you’ll notice they seem to be mastering loads of skills all at once.  

Other times, it might seem like there is a bit of a pause and they’re mastering skills more slowly – this is part of learning and sometimes we just need a bit of time and practice.  

So, always try to think about the bigger picture and their progress over a couple of months.  

Don’t compare (this is really hard!)  

We’re all unique and your toddler might master some skills more quickly or slowly than your friends’ children – so try to focus on what your toddler is doing rather than comparing with others. 

Trust yourself 

This goes along with avoiding comparing – as a parent you’ll see if your child might need a bit of extra support. Remember that every child learns in their own unique way, but if you feel concerned trust your gut feelings and speak to a professional about your concerns.  

Find your tribe 

Lots of us are trying to ease the pressure on parents – so look for people online and in real life who share a realistic approach to parenting and make you feel better, not worse!  

Get confidence from understanding your toddler’s development 

This is where we can help. As you move through the app and see new skills, you’ll find articles, tips and ideas that help you really understand your toddler’s development. This can be great for keeping the focus on now, as you know the value of every step.