
How to Encourage Independence in Children and Teens
Do you feel you are controlling every aspect of your child's life so they do not make any mistakes?
Do you feel you are controlling every aspect of your child's life so they do not make any mistakes?
Being a parent may be a rewarding role, but sometimes it can get overwhelming. Not every day will be a walk in the park. You may get into fights with your kids or struggle to deal with a teenager's moodiness and rebellion.
All teenagers go through the ups and downs of life. It can sometimes feel like a challenge to eat, sleep, or feel motivated.
Having a teenager is a tough milestone. Instead of playing make-believe, they're now interested in things like dating. When you are a parent, seeing these social changes can be very shocking.
You go from watching your child take their first steps walking to taking their first steps towards junior high school. You cannot fight it when your children are growing up. While they may not be little kids anymore, it does not mean they are adults…
You decide to introduce an old friend you ran into at the supermarket to your child, only to realize that they are no longer a child, but a grownup. Where did the time go? Before you know it, traditional milestones fly by like graduating college,…