Modern parenting often feels like a carpenter’s task—carefully shaping a child into a specific outcome. But what if we approached it like a gardener instead - according to Alison Gopnik? Creating an environment for curiosity, exploration, and play to flourish? Gopnik’s insights challenged me to step back, observe more, and trust my children’s natural learning process. Whether through watching, listening, or imaginative play, they are constantly growing—and so am I.