{"id":5884,"date":"2023-08-09T13:17:13","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T20:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.destinationsitters.com\/blog\/?p=5884"},"modified":"2024-08-05T15:25:18","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T22:25:18","slug":"part-7-help-your-child-build-independence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.destinationsitters.com\/blog\/part-7-help-your-child-build-independence\/","title":{"rendered":"Part 7 \u2013 Help Your Child Build Independence"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1414.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:50px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 26; line-height: 1.2;\" data-fontsize=\"26\" data-lineheight=\"31.2px\">Help your child build independence &#8211; Part 7<\/h2>\n<p>How parents can help their children build independence:<\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-width:30.6px;--awb-icon-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-margin:12.6px;--awb-content-margin:43.2px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:15.84px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Encourage decision-making: Encourage your child to make decisions, even small ones, to help them build confidence and independence. For example, let them choose what to wear or what snack to pack for school.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Foster responsibility: Assign age-appropriate chores to your child, such as setting the table or feeding the pets. This helps them learn to take responsibility for their actions and develop self-sufficiency.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Let them problem-solve: Instead of always solving problems for your child, encourage them to come up with their own solutions. This can help them build problem-solving skills and learn to think critically.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Teach life skills: Teach your child practical life skills, such as cooking, cleaning, and managing money. These skills will help them become more self-sufficient and independent in their adult lives.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Provide opportunities for independence: Give your child opportunities to be independent, such as allowing them to walk to school or run errands on their own. This helps them develop a sense of self-reliance and confidence.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Encourage risk-taking: Encourage your child to take healthy risks, such as trying a new activity or making new friends. This helps them develop resilience and a growth mindset.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Be a guide, not a fixer: Instead of always fixing your child&#8217;s problems for them, be a guide and help them work through challenges. This helps them develop problem-solving skills and a sense of independence.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:25px;\"><p>By following these tips, parents can help their children build independence and develop important life skills that will serve them well in the future.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-section-separator section-separator triangle fusion-section-separator-1\" style=\"--awb-border-top:1px solid var(--awb-color3);--awb-spacer-height:1px;--awb-svg-margin-left:1.92%;--awb-svg-margin-right:1.92%;--awb-svg-margin-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-svg-margin-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-svg-margin-left-small:1.92%;--awb-svg-margin-right-small:1.92%;--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-margin-bottom:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-section-separator-svg\"><div class=\"divider-candy-arrow top\" style=\"bottom:0px;border-bottom-color: var(--awb-color2);\"><\/div><div class=\"divider-candy top\" style=\"top:-21px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--awb-color3);border-left:1px solid var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-section-separator-spacer\"><div class=\"fusion-section-separator-spacer-height\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><a href=\"\/blog\/preparing-children-for-back-to-school\/\">Preparing Children for Back to School<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/blog\/part-1-ideas-to-help-establish-a-routine-for-your-child\/\">Part 1 \u2013 Ideas to Help Establish a Routine for Your Child<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/blog\/part-2-review-academic-skills-for-children\/\">Part 2 \u2013 Review Academic Skills for Children<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/blog\/part-3-attend-school-events-preparing-for-school\/\">Part 3 \u2013 Attend School Events Preparing for School<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/blog\/part-4-parents-should-talk-about-school-with-you-before-it-starts\/\">Part 4 \u2013 Parents Should Talk About School with You Before It Starts<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/blog\/part-5-steps-to-help-your-kids-get-organized-before-school\/\">Part 5 \u2013 Steps to Help Your Kids Get Organized Before School<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/blog\/part-6-how-students-can-establish-communication-with-teachers\/\">Part 6 \u2013 How Students Can Establish Communication with Teachers<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/blog\/part-7-help-your-child-build-independence\/\">Part 7 \u2013 Help Your Child Build Independence<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/blog\/part-8-encourage-a-positive-attitude-in-your-child\/\">Part 8 \u2013 Encourage a Positive Attitude in Your Child<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner 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awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Part 6<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:right;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat 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