Getting to Know Your Young Person
SEEN. HEARD. UNDERSTOOD. | Understanding & Reflection Series
Understanding who they are, how they experience the world and who they are becoming.
We know our children. Or at least, we think we do.
As children grow, their interests, experiences, relationships and understanding of themselves continue to evolve. Sometimes, the child we believe we know and the person they understand themselves to be can look a little different.
Getting to Know Your Young Person is a gentle, reflective resource designed to help parents and carers explore their understanding of their child, recognise how assumptions and expectations can influence their perceptions, and remain curious about the person their child is becoming.
Rather than offering parenting instructions or prescribed approaches, this resource encourages reflection, understanding and opportunities for meaningful connection.
Inside this resource, you'll explore:
How children's identities, interests and perspectives develop over time.
The difference between observation, interpretation and assumption.
How our own experiences and expectations can influence what we understand.
The importance of remaining emotionally available while respecting a child's need for space.
Reflective questions to explore what you know, what you've noticed and what you might still be discovering.
How one small shift in awareness can create opportunities for greater understanding.
Who is this resource for?
Parents, carers and professionals who want to develop a deeper understanding of children and young people, their experiences and their evolving identities.
What you'll receive
A 13-page downloadable PDF featuring accessible explanations, everyday examples, guided reflection questions and space for personal notes.
What you'll receive
A 13-page downloadable PDF with everyday examples, guided reflection questions and space for personal notes.
Digital download: No physical product will be supplied. For personal learning and reflection. Professional reproduction or distribution requires permission from The Shift Space.
Getting to Know Your Young Person
SEEN. HEARD. UNDERSTOOD. | Understanding & Reflection Series
Understanding who they are, how they experience the world and who they are becoming.
We know our children. Or at least, we think we do.
As children grow, their interests, experiences, relationships and understanding of themselves continue to evolve. Sometimes, the child we believe we know and the person they understand themselves to be can look a little different.
Getting to Know Your Young Person is a gentle, reflective resource designed to help parents and carers explore their understanding of their child, recognise how assumptions and expectations can influence their perceptions, and remain curious about the person their child is becoming.
Rather than offering parenting instructions or prescribed approaches, this resource encourages reflection, understanding and opportunities for meaningful connection.
Inside this resource, you'll explore:
How children's identities, interests and perspectives develop over time.
The difference between observation, interpretation and assumption.
How our own experiences and expectations can influence what we understand.
The importance of remaining emotionally available while respecting a child's need for space.
Reflective questions to explore what you know, what you've noticed and what you might still be discovering.
How one small shift in awareness can create opportunities for greater understanding.
Who is this resource for?
Parents, carers and professionals who want to develop a deeper understanding of children and young people, their experiences and their evolving identities.
What you'll receive
A 13-page downloadable PDF featuring accessible explanations, everyday examples, guided reflection questions and space for personal notes.
What you'll receive
A 13-page downloadable PDF with everyday examples, guided reflection questions and space for personal notes.
Digital download: No physical product will be supplied. For personal learning and reflection. Professional reproduction or distribution requires permission from The Shift Space.
