Here's something that trips up almost every parent. You genuinely want your kids to do more for themselves, but you also do things for them constantly because doing it yourself takes four minutes, and teaching it takes twenty. Both are true at once, and that tension is why most attempts to help kids become more independent stall by the second week. The problem is rarely the child. It's that … [Read more...] about 4 Powerful Ways to Help Kids Become More Independent at Home
Independence
How Much Freedom Should A 14-Year-Old Have?
HOW MUCH FREEDOM SHOULD A 14-YEAR-OLD HAVE - One dilemma that parents face when their children grow and develop into adolescence is when to grant them freedom. Teenagers are known for craving independence and autonomy and parents want to support their growth and development but parents must learn to balance their desire to keep their children safe with the reality that teenagers are not yet … [Read more...] about How Much Freedom Should A 14-Year-Old Have?
