If Your Child Bangs Pots, Congratulations: That’s Development

If your child bangs pots, pans, tables, or anything within reach — congratulations. Something important is happening. It may not sound pleasant, especially early in the morning, but it’s not random noise. It’s exploration.

Children learn through repetition, cause and effect, and physical engagement. When they hit something and hear a sound, their brain is mapping action to result. They’re learning timing, strength, rhythm, and coordination all at once. This stage isn’t something to eliminate — it’s something to contain.

Instead of shutting it down completely, try setting clear but simple boundaries: one or two objects, a specific place, and limited time. Structure doesn’t kill creativity — it supports it.

👉 In Little Beats sessions, we guide natural sound exploration into safe, rhythmic play. Find a session near you this week.

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