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Dear mama,
you know how it is – you turn around for just three seconds, and suddenly your little one is exploring the spice drawer, holding a wooden spoon, or asking: “Mommy, why does the water go down?” (Of course exactly at the moment you’re saving the tablecloth from a juice catastrophe.)
Curiosity is beautiful – it’s the engine that drives children to learn, discover, and create. But let’s be honest, sometimes it’s also a real test of patience.
Here are a few tips on how to nurture that spark in your child while keeping your own calm.
1️⃣ LET THEM EXPLORE – EVEN IF IT MEANS A LITTLE MESS
Nothing teaches a child more than their own hands and their own experiments. Yes, the kitchen may look like a tiny explosion happened, but for your child, it’s a laboratory full of discoveries.
When they can pour water, scoop flour, or mix colors, they learn through experience – not through instructions.
💡 LALALU TIP:
Create a little explorer’s corner at home – a spot with bowls, water, spoons, and a few old plastic containers. Lay down a LALALU playmat – it protects your floor, gives your child a soft space, and gives you peace of mind that everything stays (at least mostly) under control.
2️⃣ DON’T ANSWER THEIR QUESTIONS WITH JUST “BECAUSE”
Some days children have about a thousand “why” questions. And even though we’d sometimes prefer the shortest answer possible, every question is an opportunity to show them that finding things out is fun.
Try answering like this:
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“Why is the sky blue?” → look it up together in a book or video.
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“Why do flowers grow?” → show them how you water a plant.
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“How does rain form?” → make a mini experiment with a glass of water and ice.
Children don’t need perfect explanations. They just need to see that you’re curious too — and willing to discover things together with them.
3️⃣ PLAY IS THE BEST TEACHER
Children learn best when they’re playing. You don’t need complicated activities – just try seeing the world through their eyes.
Even an ordinary walk can turn into an adventure: look for leaves of different shapes, watch shadows, count stones, or jump into a puddle and listen to the sound of water.
💡 LALALU TIP:
Start a little Discovery Notebook – your child can draw in it or glue tiny treasures from your walks. In a few years, it will become a beautiful childhood keepsake.
4️⃣ PRAISE THEIR CURIOSITY, NOT PERFECTION
When your child creates something, avoid saying only “What a beautiful picture!”. Try appreciating the process instead:
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“I love how you experimented with mixing the colors.”
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“You didn’t give up, even when it didn’t work at first!”
This shows them that the value lies not in perfection, but in the courage to try.
5️⃣ BE CURIOUS TOGETHER
Curiosity is like laughter – it’s contagious. When children see you trying new things and genuinely enjoying small wonders, they naturally follow your example.
Try saying during cooking:
“Let’s see what happens if we add a pinch of cinnamon.”
Or on a walk:
“Did you notice how the color of the leaves changes when the sunlight hits them?”
💙 IN THE END
Curiosity is a gift. Sometimes loud, sometimes sticky, sometimes tiring – but always beautiful. Every little “why?” brings your child one step closer to understanding the world – and you as their most loving guide on the journey.
With love,
Your LALALU
