"Every child finds their voice in their own time. Our role is to give them something worth saying." One of the questions we are asked most often by parents of two-year-olds is: “Should my child be talking more?” It's a completely understandable worry. Social media is full of videos of chatty toddlers, and it's easy to compare your child with others. The truth is that language development between the ages of two and three varies enormously, and there is a wide range of what is

One moment your toddler is happily getting ready to leave the house. The next, they're lying on the floor because you gave them the blue cup instead of the green one. To us, the problem can seem tiny. To a two-year-old, it can feel enormous. Tantrums are one of the most challenging parts of toddlerhood for adults, but they are also a very normal part of development. Between the ages of two and three, children are developing an increasing desire for independence, while the par

When we think about independence in young children, it’s easy to imagine: Putting on their own coat Feeding themselves perfectly Following instructions Being “confident” and outgoing But true independence at age 2–3 looks very different. It’s not about doing everything alone. It’s about developing the confidence to try. Independence Starts From Within Before a child can become independent in practical ways, they need to feel: ❤️ Safe ❤️ Secure ❤️ Understood This begins lon