Articles Tagged: Independent Kids

By Laurie Ulster

Read Time: 6 minutes

Why Is My Son So Independent While My Daughter Acts So Helpless?

Parenting is hard, epecially when you have one kid that is independent while another one wants everything done for them. Here's one mom's story and advice.
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By Kate Sundquist

Read Time: 6 minutes

How Can I Let Grow If I’m Constantly Worried About My Kids Getting Hurt? 

When our kids get hurt, our instinct is to shelter them so that it won’t happen again. But are there other ways to safeguard kids against injury? The research says...
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By Crystal

Read Time: 5 minutes

Let’s Stop Saying No All the Time and Try a Yes Day Instead

Monday nights are chaotic for our family. My daughter has band rehearsal, my son has baseball practice, and, like me, the baby is tired of being in the car for...
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By Michele Hollow

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We Should Encourage Special Needs Kids to Struggle, Fail, and Prevail

Our special needs kids are capable of achieving. We should create expectations that encourage them to embrace struggle and overcome challenges.
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By Lizzie Heiselt

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Community Building Can Go a Long Way in Creating Strong Kids

Community building doesn't have to be overly involved or complicated. Yet, it's so powerful in creating a strong neighborhood and independent kids.
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By Ashley Jones

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The Magical Power of Family Reunions

Family reunions bring families together. Even if you come from different backgrounds, kids know how to get together and play.
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By Michele Hollow

Read Time: 5 minutes

Should You Teach Your Special Needs Child How to Handle a Knife, Turn on the Stove, and Perform Other Kitchen Duties?

Do your special needs kids have kitchen skills? Learn how to support special needs in the kitchen to encourage independent kids.
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By Sara

Read Time: 4 minutes

If Your Child Has Sleep Anxiety at Sleepovers, Empower Them with Independence

If you think your child gets sleep anxiety when it comes to sleepovers, then there are things you can do to help them feel better. Take a look.
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By Mariko Zapf

Read Time: 6 minutes

Don’t Give Up—How to Get Your Kids to Do Chores

You might have the best intentions for chores, but then reality sets in. Learn how to get kids to do chores even if they've fallen out of practice.
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By Kate Sundquist

Read Time: 6 minutes

Let’s Stop Telling Our Kids to Be Careful All the Time

This is probably a phrase you say on a regular basis without even realizing it, but it doesn't support raising confident kids. Are you guilty?
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By Michele Hollow

Read Time: 5 minutes

Independence Should Be Part of Special Needs Parenting

Learn how to encourage independence and give kids more freedom in special needs parenting.
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By Alex Frost

Read Time: 6 minutes

Public Spaces Offer Great Teachable Moments, So Let’s Get Kids Off the Screens

Build soft skills and find great teachable moments when you're in public with your little one. Here are seven great scenarios.
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