“Again!” If that word shows up on repeat in your house, you’re not alone. The same book. The same song. The same game — day after day. From years of working with children and families, we hear this question often: “Shouldn’t my child be moving on by now?” Here’s what experience tells us — repetition is not a sign that learning has stalled. It’s a sign that learning is happening. When children repeat play, they’re strengthening skills they’re still building. Each time they re