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Why Readiness Matters: Lessons from an OT and Mom

Aug 28, 2025 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.