Sometimes the things we do to be more present (helping quickly, praising constantly, or joining every activity) can accidentally make independent play harder.<\/p>\n
In this video, we look at four common parenting habits that can affect a child\u2019s confidence, persistence, self-regulation, and ability to play independently. I\u2019m guilty of all four, but recognizing them has helped me know when to step in\u2014and when to give my kids room to figure things out.<\/p>\n
Which one do you catch yourself doing most?<\/p>\n
Research mentioned:
\nhttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1037\/0022-3514.75.1.33
\nhttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/cdev.12064
\nhttps:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36275014\/<\/p>\n
0:00 Are we making our kids more dependent?
\n1:12 The interruption
\n2:39 The problem with \u201cgood job\u201d
\n4:04 The house that always says no
\n5:44 Rescuing them too quickly
\n7:18 How kids build real confidence
\n8:30 One thing to try this week<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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