03/09/2026
BEFORE YOU COMPARE YOUR CHILD WITH DERRICK, ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS.
Before you look at Derrick and say, “But my child should be doing this too,” pause for a moment.
Not every child has the same journey, the same environment, the same opportunities, or the same level of support
So, before you compare your child with another child, look inward first and truthfully answer these questions
1. Is my child getting adequate support?
Am I giving my child the support they need to develop, learn, communicate, move and become more independent?
2. What structure am I putting in place to support my child?
Am I intentionally creating an environment where my child can thrive? Am I seeking the right professionals, therapies, learning opportunities, exercises and resources where necessary?
3. What extent am I willing to go to see my child thrive?
Am I willing to be patient? To learn? To keep trying? To celebrate small progress? To adjust when something isn't working?
Because sometimes, we look at another child and admire the outcome without seeing the work behind the outcome.
You see Derrick today, but you may not see the countless repetitions, exercises, encouragement, patience, support, learning and intentional parenting that helped him get here.
Don't use another child's progress to condemn your child. Use it as inspiration to ask, “What more can I do to support mine?”
Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.
And sometimes, the difference isn't that one child is better than another. Sometimes, one child simply has access to the right support, at the right time, in the right environment.
Support your child. Believe in your child. Fight for your child's possibilities. Celebrate every milestone. Your child's journey deserves to be respected too. ❤️
