From Psychologies · Guillaume Servant · · 1m
Grandparents' Overhelping Hurts Kids' Growth
Grandparents helping kids too much slows their development, says expert.
In brief
Grandparents helping kids too much slows their development, says expert. Grandparents who constantly help children with dressing hinder their development, according to pediatric ergotherapist Sydney Bennett. Originally reported by Psychologies.
Grandparents' Overhelping Hurts Kids' Growth
Grandparents who constantly help children with dressing hinder their development, according to pediatric ergotherapist Sydney Bennett.
Why Dressing Helps Kids Grow
Dressing teaches motor skills, coordination, balance, body awareness, and independence through daily practice.
Dressing Stages for Children
2-3 years: starts taking off shoes, lifting arms for shirts, putting on simple clothes with help.
Dressing Stages for Children
3-4 years: puts on pants (sometimes inside out), pulls up pants, takes shirts down, puts shoes on.
Dressing Stages for Children
5-6 years: chooses clothes, puts on elastic pants, turns coats inside out, fastens buttons and zippers.
Grandparents' Role in Dressing
Grandparents should ask children what they want to wear, not make decisions for them.
What Happens Next
Small practice steps build confidence and lifelong skills through consistent dressing practice.
The key point
Grandparents who constantly help children with dressing hinder their development, according to pediatric ergotherapist Sydney Bennett.
