It’s intriguing how some people question why I allow my child to engage in real-life activities like cooking in the kitchen and not just let her play with her toys, meanwhile toy stores offer a wide range of pretend play items related to those very activities. Children are naturally attracted to activities that may seem like chores to adults, but for kids, these activities are enjoyable. We’ve seen how much my child enjoys helping in the kitchen, it sparked her curiosity and taught her valuable life skills in a enjoyable way. Both pretend play and real-life activities have their place in enriching a child’s childhood. Real-life tasks build practical skills and independence, while pretend play fuels creativity and imagination. It’s all about finding the right balance for your child’s development❤️ Share your thoughts in the comments☺️ #montessori #montessoritoddler #pretendplaytoys #practicallifeactivity #practicallifeskills #montessoriinspired #motherhoodunplugged #momreels #parentingtips #toddlerindependence #toddlercooking #foodpreptools #motherhoodunfiltered #relatable #independence #childhooddevelopment #toddlerlife #toddlerhood #montessoriskills #toddleractivities #practicallifeactivity #parenting #learning #toddlerfoodprep #toddlercooking #toddlerfoodpreptools #childhood #toddlerindependence #independenttoddler #functionalkitchen #toddlerfunctionalkitchen #slowdown #momlife #reality #momsoftiktok #toddlersoftiktok