Why “Good Parenting” Creates Clingy Kids
Sometimes the things we do to be more present (helping quickly, praising constantly, or joining every activity) can accidentally make independent play harder.
In this video, we look at four common parenting habits that can affect a child’s confidence, persistence, self-regulation, and ability to play independently. I’m guilty of all four, but recognizing them has helped me know when to step in—and when to give my kids room to figure things out.
Which one do you catch yourself doing most?
Research mentioned:
https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.75.1.33
https://doi.org/10.1111/cdev.12064
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36275014/
0:00 Are we making our kids more dependent?
1:12 The interruption
2:39 The problem with “good job”
4:04 The house that always says no
5:44 Rescuing them too quickly
7:18 How kids build real confidence
8:30 One thing to try this week
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