01
Come and play!
Here comes the ball!
I love playing with you.
And when there’s something new to try,
I’m always eager to get going.
02
Oops! I’ve gone
too far ahead.
I’m already a few steps down.
I look back.
You’re lifting a foot to take a step.
I turn back to you.
There’s no need to hurry.
03
I watch your next move.
I slow down
and watch your feet.
feel steadier?
Your family and I look at the steps
and the handrail together.
04
Then, as we play…
You’ve found a place to rest your hand.
I notice you turning to the side.
help you turn?
One hand stays on the bench.
The other reaches out.
You’ve shown me something new.
05
Let’s take a break.
We’ve been moving about.
Now you sit down.
a little rest?
“One more go!” can wait.
For now, I’ll sit here with you.
06
This time,
we’ll go at your pace.
You point to where you want to go.
I’m right beside you.
If you need a hand,
or a rest along the way,
we’ll work it out together.
A note for grown-ups
Making room for
little adventures.
Gen loves being on the move. Sometimes he gets so excited that he rushes ahead. But the best part of any adventure is sharing it with a child—and seeing them enjoy it, too.
For families, joining in can come with worries: “What if my child falls?” “Will they be able to play with the others?” Drawing on physiotherapy, Gen pays attention to balance, the support a child needs and signs of tiredness. He works with the family to explore what makes movement easier.
A helping hand or a rest along the way can be part of the adventure. Gen wants to help each child explore what interests them, at their own pace. “Look how far we’ve come!” That’s a moment worth sharing.
This story is not a guide to practising on stairs. The support a child needs should be explored with a professional who knows them.
References: APCP: Paediatric physiotherapy / NHS: Support with stairs
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