Let Me Do It Myself

Have you ever offered someone more help than they wanted because they didn't speak your language fluently or didn't know your social customs?

Or have you ever been on the receiving end of someone who underestimated your intelligence?

Maybe they tried to "help" you more than you needed. And how did you feel about that? This is part of what's gone wrong for toddlers in recent decades.

Adults underestimate toddlers all the time and it produces stressful interactions that we can avoid. Everyone wants to be recognized for their capabilities, their intelligence, and their potential - and that includes toddlers. So what capabilities does a toddler have? Amazing ones

Did you know that a 3-year-old has more brain connections than you or I do? This picture shows that the density of brain connections grow greatest in the early years. The connections that get used a lot, grow stronger and faster, while other connections that are not used get weaker. It's referred to as "pruning" and the result is that we all "specialize," we become skilled at some things and are never very good at other things.

There is a lot of evidence showing that babies are born with remarkable intelligence. They are born ready to learn and develop the skills that human beings need to succeed. This is the reason that baby's brain activity is much greater than our own. In the early years, humans are building knowledge and skills right and left

"Let Me Do It Myself" will show you some amazing examples of toddlers who are quite capable of much more than we give them credit for. Then we will explore how to bring out the brightest and best in the children in your life - beit your child or children you work with. When you recognize these abilities and let the children express with them, you'll find that your relationships with them will be much more joyful, fulfilling and many times less stressful.