Is My Child Developing Like They Should?

Real Talk for Real Parents – A Village Childcare Blog, Episode 3

You’re sitting at the pediatrician’s office, nodding along while they tell you your toddler’s speech is “within the range of normal.” But deep down, you’re wondering…Is that code for “behind”? Should I be worried? Am I missing something?

Later that night, you're lying in bed scrolling social media and see a video of a 2-year-old counting to 30 while identifying shapes in Mandarin. Your heart drops. Suddenly, your child’s perfectly normal babbling feels like a red flag.

This quiet panic is so common. But let’s talk about what’s really going on.

You are not alone in this fear.

Every parent questions their child’s development at some point. And the internet doesn’t help. Too much noise, too little context. Milestones become pressure points. You want to do everything “right,” but nobody’s telling you what that actually looks like in real life.

That’s why one of the most common questions we get is: “Is my child where they should be?”

At A Village Childcare, you’ll never have to guess.

We track developmental milestones every single week, not to judge, but to support. We know when to lean in with more language-building activities or fine motor play. We also know when a child just needs time and confidence, not intervention.

Most importantly, we talk to you. Not with vague phrases like “they’re doing fine,” but with specifics:

• “She’s stringing two-word phrases now. We’re building on that during story time.”

• “He’s not ready for potty learning yet, but his interest is growing. Let’s revisit this next month.”

• “Here’s a new grasp he’s working on with scissors. Want to practice together at home?”

We take the mystery out of early development and replace it with reassurance, collaboration, and practical next steps.

And if you're worried? Bring it up. We want you to.

You can text us questions even at night. We don’t clock out on our families. If you’re noticing something that concerns you, we’re already here, paying attention with you.

Sometimes, all a parent needs is someone who says, “You're not crazy. I see it too. Let’s work through it together.” Other times, we’ll say, “That’s totally normal, and here’s why.” Both responses are rooted in experience, care, and a genuine investment in your child’s future.

Because here's the truth: development isn’t a race, it’s a relationship.

Let’s raise them together, one milestone at a time, with confidence and calm, not comparison and chaos.

Welcome to A Village that sees the whole child.