Parenting Hub
Parenting Hub
100 expert solutions for modern parents.
Golden Rule
"Don't constantly entertain the child's brain. Give the child opportunities to discover."
Brain development in early years
Parents underestimate the importance of ages 0–6.
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Give children varied sensory, language, movement and play experiences every day.
Curiosity
Child keeps asking 'Why?' and parents become frustrated.
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Treat questions as learning opportunities; answer briefly and ask the child what they think.
Attention span
Child cannot stay with one activity.
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Start with age-appropriate activities and gradually increase complexity.
Memory development
Child forgets instructions quickly.
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Give one instruction at a time and use games involving recall and matching.
Problem-solving
Child immediately asks parents for help.
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Pause before helping and ask, 'What could we try?'
Critical thinking
Child accepts everything adults say.
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Ask 'Why do you think that?' and encourage multiple possible answers.
Creativity
Child wants to copy everything.
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Provide open-ended materials where there is no single correct answer.
Sensory development
Child gets bored with ordinary activities.
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Introduce safe textures, sounds, shapes, colours and hands-on experiences.
Language development
Child has limited vocabulary.
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Talk, read stories, describe daily activities and encourage conversation.
Executive function
Child struggles with planning and completing tasks.
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Use simple sequences: 'First this, then this, finally this.'