With a young child
With a young childYou can support your child’s development and learning through small everyday actions like spending quality time together, providing encouragement, and maintaining a regular routine.
Development of a young child
Preschooler's emotional skills develop through interaction with adults. Friendships also have a big impact on a child's growth and development.
Motor skill development refers to the development of the child’s movements and body control as they age and grow. Knowing one’s own body well forms the basis for motor skill development.
Preschooler's emotional skills develop through interaction with adults. Friendships also have a big impact on a child's growth and development.
In children aged 1–6, concentration issues, inattention and executive functioning problems can be part of normal development. You can support your child’s development by creating routines, giving clear instructions and encouraging them towards small goals
There are many ways to support a child who can feel overloaded by sensory information, such as touch, hearing, or sight.
Young child’s everyday life and leisure time
Your child needs energy and nutrition evenly throughout the day. Accordingly, a regular meal rhythm is even more important for children than for adults.
Play brings joy, learning and friends into a child’s life. By taking part in play, you can help your child build up skills while also learning more about the child yourself.
The physical activity of a young child does not have to be structured. Playtime at the playground, nature walks, or time spent at the beach with family are more than enough.
Help your child clean their teeth every morning and evening until they are 10–12 years old. You can also support their oral health with a healthy diet and xylitol products.
According to experts, you can provide screen time for children under school age for up to an hour a day. It is not recommended to provide children under the age of 2 with any screen time at all.
You can start potty training when your child shows that they recognise the need to go to the toilet. On average, children learn to stay dry at night a little later than during the day.
Raise your child with encouragement. Help them see that they can cope with their behaviour and emotions. When your child believes in themselves, , it is easier for you to address the more difficult moments as well.
Your child's safety is your responsibility. Find information about safely at water and safely on the road.
Culture and leisure services for children and families
Events and activities for children and families
Helsinki offers many different activities for children and their families. You can find free, guided activities in places like libraries, playgrounds, and family centres. Animal farms, cultural centres, and youth centres can also provide memorable experiences for people from many different age groups.
