mmm something like a rolly polly type effect – you see there is a fine line between over estimate on what your child is really possible of doing and in the same vain do not under estimate what they are capable of. Yea sure I am sure many of us have heard the missing kids etc as the parents let a 6 year old walk to the shops alone while they were having a dop with mates. No this is not waht I mean at all, what I am referring to is general understanding of your child and their own abilities. If you have the kids on a rein let them loose and you will be amazed at the responsiveness of your child and will fast learn what they are capable of doing or not doing. If your kids are let wild and loose then please pay attention – and be responsible at it. What I am referring to is allowing your child to do things, naturally with your help and supervision, something like making coffee for mommy or daddy – helping bake cookies or muffins or maybe something like putting on a DVD. Kids are amazing – let them amaze you : )