Sittervising – a portmanteau of sitting and supervising – is a parenting “trend” that’s been gathering steam over the past few years.

The phrase was coined by Susie Allison, a former teacher and mum-of-three who runs the Busy Toddler. It refers to the act of “supervising [children] from a seated position”.

Sittervising might be more beneficial than you think

Allison said that sittervising is a “conscious decision” she’s made in her parenting and is “steeped in child development research, best practices, and a deep knowledge of pedagogy”.

The thought process is that adults interfere with, and change how, kids play. So by taking a step back and sitting somewhere else, while watching them from a safe distance, you’re helping them to boost their skills. She suggested these include:........

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