You might worry that taking your toddler to an extramural activity or class might be overloading them and putting pressure on your child to be perfect. Or you may want your child to experience as many activities as possible. The truth is that a structured activity, or class, can be a fun and creative outlet for your toddler. Attending a class may help develop your child’s concentration, memory, problem-solving skills, motor skills and ability to interact in a social setting. Bear in mind that your child needs to express an interest in it, and the class needs to be suited to her age. Ronel Tarnow, a Johannesburg-based psychologist says, “First ask yourself why you want to take your child to a class – is it to suit you or your child? It’s always good to expose your children to
