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You'd like to raise a self-sufficient kid but are confused about how to do it.
You'd love it if your child would take on more responsibility and be more independent. Not just because it will make your life easier, you also know it will be good for them long-term.More than anything, you'd like to find a way to balance a loving and close relationship with your child while also guiding and disciplining them. But you haven't figured out how to strike this balance yet. It's difficult for you to see your child make mistakes. So you find yourself hovering over them, even though your know you shouldn't. You'd like to stop but fears and uncertainty hold you back.As your child gets older, you'd like to teach them basic life skills such as time management, organization, money management, and laundry, among others. But you aren't sure when to start or how to go about teaching these skills. What you need to know as a parent who wants to raise a self-sufficient kid:Raising self-sufficient kids isn't as complex as you may think: Raising kids to ultimately be self-sufficient takes a bit more up-front work and effort but in the long run it's worth it. While these parenting methods sometimes go against mainstream tendencies, research backs them up as the most successful way to raise strong, independent, and ultimately self-sufficient adults.It is possible to raise responsible kids without constant fights: Kids want to feel responsible and significant. Often, it's the approach that parents take that makes them fight their responsibilities. (In a few days I'll send you an email where I share a few tips about how to do this)Letting go is difficult, but raising a child that's dependent upon you is worse: Seeing our kids struggle is torture! It can be agonizing to look on as our kids try to figure out relationships, academics, and life in general. We can help them, not by taking over their lives but instead acting as a supportive coach. We can show our kids we love and support them while still permitting them to grow and mature in their independence. (I'll share a few tips on this in the coming weeks as well!)Have you had the chance to begin chores with your child? Click here to see my four lesson video chores course.Before you go — let me introduce myself!Hi there, I’m Kerry Flatley. 👋 I’m the mother of two girls, thirteen-year-old Grace and fifteen-year-old Clare. (This photo is from years ago when they were much younger. ☺️)For the past five years I've been researching and writing about how parents like you can raise self-sufficient kids. I even became a certified parent educator in the process!Whether it's how to encourage kids to be more independent or get them started on chores, I provide parents with the advice they need to create a healthy, harmonious relationship with their kids while also leading their children towards a life of independence, confidence, and self-sufficiency. P.S Expect to see me in your inbox tomorrow with more parenting tips to support you on your journey of raising self-sufficient kids. 🙌