Let’s take a moment to talk about something bigger than checklists and concerns.
Yes, we’ve been busy tackling the top 10 concerns caregivers shared in our recent survey—your worries about milestones, routines, and everything in between. We hear you, and we’ll continue addressing those issues because they matter.
But today, let’s pause and shift the focus.
As Jaime Géliga Quiñones, Education Director of PS Family, said so beautifully in a recent IG post: “The responsibility to transform early childhood education is in our hands.”
Inclusion Starts with Perspective
To embrace inclusion, we need to change the way we approach children in classrooms and at home. Too often, the focus is on what children can’t do—what’s missing, what’s behind, what doesn’t “measure up.”
But here’s the truth:
🌟Every child has strengths.
🌟Every child has unique abilities.
🌟Every child belongs.
Inclusion isn’t about comparing children to standards or milestones. It’s about looking at the child in front of you and asking: What can this child do?
The Shift: A Strength-Based Perspective
Imagine what would happen if, instead of asking, “Why can’t they do this?” we asked, “What are they capable of?”
This simple question changes everything. It helps us see children as whole, capable individuals. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, babysitter, or educator, this perspective shift can transform the way you support the children in your care.
It’s not about ignoring challenges—it’s about building on strengths. It’s about recognizing that every child has value, every child has potential, and every child deserves to be seen for who they are—not just for who we expect them to be.
What Does Inclusion Look Like at Home and in the Classroom?
Inclusion isn’t a policy or a checklist. It’s the way we create environments that:
✅ Welcome every child with open arms.
✅ Focus on possibilities instead of limitations.
✅ Build on strengths to address challenges.
In a classroom, this might mean creating activities that adapt to each child’s abilities. At home, it might look like celebrating small wins or being open to going off schedule or routine. In both settings, it means believing in the unique abilities of each child and working to support them as they grow.
💬 How Can You Help Create Inclusive Spaces?
The responsibility to create inclusive environments belongs to all of us—parents, caregivers, grandparents, babysitters, and extended family members alike. Let’s commit to focusing on what children can do instead of what they can’t.
👇 Join the Conversation:
- What strengths do you see in the children you care for?
- How do you create inclusive spaces at home or in your caregiving?
- Share with us someone who inspires you to celebrate differences!
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Let’s spread the message that inclusion isn’t just a classroom practice—it’s a way of seeing and supporting every child, everywhere.
Every child has strengths. Let’s start asking the right questions and celebrate the answers that make them shine.
Join our community that believes in empowering babies through movement and play—let’s give them the freedom to thrive!
