Sara Wallin Ahlström, a licensed occupational therapist in Region Dalarna, emphasizes the importance of clear communication regarding time with children, stating that vague terms like "soon" or "shortly" do not help them grasp when events will occur. Through her five years of research, she has explored tools originally designed for children with specific diagnoses that can be adapted to assist all children in understanding time concepts in preschool settings.

She advocates for making time more tangible by using measurable and clear activities instead of ambiguous expressions, which can lead to increased confidence and reduce children's anxiety around waiting for events. Ahlström argues that equipping children with this understanding enables them to feel more secure and less likely to ask repetitive questions about the timing of activities.

In addition to providing practical advice, the article introduces a video that showcases three specific tips aimed at parents for enhancing their children's perception of time at home, alongside a method tested in preschools that uses visual aids like dots to help children grasp the concept of time better. This research reflects broader efforts in Swedish education to support children’s emotional and cognitive development from a young age.