Many parents have the goal of raising an independent child. After all, raising kids who can eventually live on their own is one of the end goals for many families. At first, you might cheer on your ...

One of your most important goals as a parent is to raise children who become independent and self-reliant people. Certainly, in early development, your children count on you. As infants, they rely on ...

Parenthood is not only a journey of nurturing and guiding our children, preparing them for adult life, but also a path on which our authority is tested and questioned. As parents, we frequently assume ...

Parents who manage to raise truly independent kids are willing to take calculated risks. Raising an independent child today is all about giving them the tools, confidence, and space they need to make ...

When it comes to raising kids and grandkids, there’s a lot to learn and consider. Some of those things include adapting phrases that can boost a child’s confidence into your vocabulary, knowing which ...

My husband and I have different backgrounds and upbringings, which affect our parenting. I'm raising my children to be independent, but my husband wants them to rely on him. My husband and I fight ...

Raising children is one of the most rewarding experiences a parent can have.  Watching them grow and learn is amazing, but it can also be challenging. One of the goals parents often have is to ...

It is easy to overlook just how independent your child is becoming. The signs can be subtle, popping up in everyday moments that often go unnoticed. As parents, we sometimes miss these clues because ...

Have you heard the saying, "You have to walk before you can run?" It holds true for nearly everything you do in life. You practice driving before you hit the road on your own; you go to training ...