Your child is starting to share
Typical three-year-olds separate more easily from parents if they believe their caregiver has an agreement with their parent(s) to take care of them and support them when they need help.
At this age, a child’s growing understanding of the concept of ownership makes it easier to share possessions, but only if they know their property will be returned and the other child is not imposing on their ownership.
They’re starting to play cooperatively with other children. However, since the pre-frontal lobes in their brains are still immature, their working memory allows them to keep only one or two things in mind at a time. This is also why they speak in short sentences. A three-year-old still struggles to inhibit impulsive behaviour. They have trouble adapting to sudden changes, such as when they’re playing pretend with other children and somebody does something unexpected.
Tip: Playgroup confidence
If needed, you can help your three-year-old to feel happier at playgroup:
Mom, you only want the best for your child. You nurture their every need and sacrifice your own needs to build a good foundation for them, giving your child the confidence to reach for the stars.
Our biggest breakthrough yet!
As you know, your child has a little tummy, and needs small, frequent meals throughout the day. Mom, we know it’s stressful trying to figure out what nourishing foods to give them, as children need the right amount of nutrients to support their growth and development.
