Tag: independence
Shifting Responsibility to My Kids (and Preparing for Repercussions)
Because of how our district is arranged, my three school-aged children attend three different schools. They each come home with folders packed with reminders....
Quit Holding Your Child’s Hand :: Teach Independence
I understand that as parents we want what is best for our kids. We want them to do their very best on a project,...
Sorry, Kids: I’m Not Doing Your Projects
Remember when you were a kid and had to do some crafty, themed homework assignment? I vividly remember having to create a sock puppet...
Letting Them Figure it Out on Their Own
“Ma’am! Your son -- he’s making his way to the deep end!” a grandma on vacation alerted me while swimming in the pool on...
Rules that Foster Independence {And Make My Life Easier}
Rules that create independent children seem like an oxymoron. Rules are usually seen as a way to constrict or limit what a child can...