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How to Encourage Independence Safely at Every Age
Parenting is the only job where the ultimate aim is to be made redundant. You spend years holding a child close, only to spend the next decade slowly loosening your grip. The objective is to raise an adult who can stand on their own two feet, make sensible decisions, and function without you hovering over their shoulder. However, handing over the reins is rarely straightforward. It requires patience , nerve, and a scaffolded approach that respects the child’s current capabilities rather than just their age.
Start Small in the Early YearsAutonomy starts long before a child asks...


























