In OT we call it the “just right challenge,” aka giving your child a task that’s hard enough to make them think and problem-solve, but not so hard that they shut down. It’s why a little bit of struggle is actually a good thing. When your baby works to roll toward a toy, or your toddler figures out how to line up a puzzle piece, or play with a spiral stacker, their brain is building pathways for motor planning, frustration tolerance, and flexible thinking. As long as they’re safe and not overwhel

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