ALT TEXT: A colorful, whimsical illustration of a young child with a backpack walking up a path of floating stepping stones shaped like swirls and puddles. Along the path are small human figures representing stages of growth. Surrounding the path are phrases describing skills children are still developing, including: staying calm when overwhelmed, thinking clearly when upset, switching tasks quickly, explaining big feelings in the moment, learning during a meltdown, managing tiredness or hunger, controlling impulses every time, handling adult expectations all day, and regulating emotions without support. At the bottom, a message reads: “These skills develop over time, with support and safety.” The overall tone is warm and encouraging, emphasizing gradual growth and the need for support. 🌱
this has been our whole entire life… almost kinda like we uh never grew up kinda…
almost… 🙄
but fr, every 1 of these applies
#NGU