Originally Posted by SAHM
Sent you pm Aquinas.

Wrote long post but decided to pm instead... :-)

Thanks so much, SAHM! Please expect a message in your inbox shortly. I've wanted to reply with equal thoughtfulness to your lovely, detailed message.

In fact, as a spoiler, your suggestions on several fronts were spot on. I'll stick to your comment about stairs below.

RE: alternating legs on stairs, you suggested that it might simply be an issue of lack of exposure to adult modeling, since children tend to walk slowly and adults match pace. That was exactly the issue! I consciously encouraged DS to alternate legs on the ascent over a few days and, PRESTO!, alternating legs on steps. He's still a bit tentative on the descent, but that will come with time.

What is to give light must endure burning.