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Scenario

How children's natural curiosity conflicts with schedules

My preschooler takes 20 minutes to walk one block because she stops to examine every leaf and bug and I'm torn between letting her explore and getting places on time.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The adult is caught between honoring the child's developmental need for wonder and society's demand for punctuality.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Children and time — how they experience it?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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