Why Transitions Are Hard for Toddlers (and What the Brain Tells Us)
The moments that feel small but are not. Every early years practitioner knows these moments well. It is time to tidy up. Come inside. Sit for a snack. Move to the carpet. What looks like a simple shift in activity can quickly turn into tears, resistance, or a child who completely shuts down. For toddlers, transitions are often the hardest part of the day, not because they are unwilling, but because their brains are still learning how to cope with change.