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Why Readiness Matters: Lessons from an OT and Mom
Aug 28, 2025
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Marisca van Vuuren
Every milestone matters, but so does the timing. When we push skills before children are ready, frustration follows—for them and for us. As a parent, I caught myself expecting too much, too soon. Then my Occupational Therapy brain reminded me: readiness matters. In this post, I share how stepping back, understanding developmental stages, and adjusting the environment was the small shift to create big change.