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You'd do anything for your child.
You love your child(ren) and would do anything for them. You know there are tasks and activities that your child could or should be doing on their own but you either: 1) feel like it's easier to do these things yourself2) don't want your child to be bothered by these tasks (plus, it's how you show your love for them).Why you should let your child do more:While it's certainly loving to help our children out from time to time – even if it's doing their laundry during a particularly busy week or tying their shoes just because they want us to – kids' sense of responsibility, independence and even self-esteem can suffer if we do everything for them.One our our children's greatest needs is to feel belonging and significance as well as to feel capable.Children feel a sense of accomplishment when they can do chores and tasks on their own (yes, this is even true for older kids – whether or not they admit it is another matter. 😊)Giving our children chores to do, making them responsible for cleaning up their own messes and bedrooms, and giving them the autonomy to play a role in food preparation or laundry are all ways we can accomplish this.As for homework, while nearly all children need our coaching in study habits and time management, we pay our kids a disservice if we take over their academics entirely and don't allow for some age-appropriate autonomy. Want to learn more about letting go and letting your child do more? Click here to read my post: How to Stop Doing Everything for Your Kids and Teach ResponsibilityOr how about getting your child involved in chores? Click here to see my four lesson video chores course.Hello there — let me introduce myself!Hi there, I’m Kerry Flatley. 👋 I’m the mother of two girls, twelve-year-old Grace and fourteen-year-old Clare. (This photo is from a few years ago when they were much younger ☺️)For the past six 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 children while also leading them 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. 🙌