I really liked this article. I agree with the author that therapy can be beneficial and sometimes absolutely crucial to children, but sometimes we need to step back and remember (even as we do therapy!) that children develop at different paces and with different talents and challenges. As much as I try not to, I do struggle with comparing my children’s various trajectories with milestones, learning styles, developmental steps, and academics. They each have their own paths and I want to back off and put less pressure on myself and on them to try and meet some completely unnecessary and vague guideline or goal of development. They are all still so young… they’ve got time. 🙂

This does NOT mean we stop therapies because we absolutely believe they benefit the kids. It means that I look at therapy as a tool in the process and I don’t stress about us needing it still… there’s no deadline for developing these things or learning certain subjects. I’ve got them all at least until 17 years of age (so I guess there is a deadline of sorts! 🙂 ) But let’s relax and just have fun with this therapy stuff and the creativity necessary to find an approach that works for each child to develop their talents. We’ll get there and we may as well enjoy the process!