Re: A radical idea - viewing kids as babies till 5
I think it can be harder on us (as caregivers) but even more important to remember for those kids who are phsically/intellectually more mature that emotionally they still need us the same (or sometimes, more) than their peers do. I think this continues beyond infancy (5 years or whichever age they make the 'jump') as even older kids who are developed/bright may often be expected to act more mature emotionally than they are capable of.
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