Have I shared with you how careful this little man is when it comes to climbing? He’s super, duper careful that at times, I like to push him to climb over his pikler triangle😅 I think it’s mainly our fault because of course, as parents, we want him to be safe and not get hurt. But I’m slowly learning that providing a safe environment for him to explore, instead of telling him to ‘stop’ or ‘no’, will help him learn to manage and assess risks, build self confidence, and physical strength.

As a first time parent, now I’m realizing how important play really is! Through play, children develop skills that they will need later in life. It prepares them to face and solve whatever challenges that may come their way as they get older.

So, yes, I’m that type of parent that will let (and even encourage) my son to climb as high as he can because I want him to learn that even though he will have bruises and wounds along the way, he can still reach for the stars ⭐️ and the moon 🌙 in the sky!