Predictability brings about security.
If infants are ready to do something, they will do it. In fact, when they are ready, they have to do it.
Focus on quality and ease of movement, not on the age a milestone is accomplished.
Educarers demonstrate love by showing and teaching respect.
Sadness, discomfort, frustration -- they are all valid human emotions. Why would we want to suppress them?
Children do not play because they learn; They play because they play.