No anxiety!

Most parents feel very anxious about everything they want their child to achieve. They often ask me, for instance, if their child will ever talk.

Please think that this anxiety puts a lot of pressure on the child and really gets in the way of development. The child feels very wel how we feel about him. All children learn best in joyfull surroundings. Especially communication and speech should not be burdened with stress and anxiety, because that will make it unpleasant for the child. And you know, anything unpeasant, he will avoid, while we just want to improve those skills!

So, formulate your goals, make a plan about how to realise them, step  by step, and let go of the anxiety. You did all you could. Just think of the joy you will feel, when he makes the small steps forward that you planned and feel gratitude!