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Encouraging Independence in Children: Rewards and Daily Routines to Help Children Be confident

July 5, 2024

Encouraging independence in children is crucial for building their confidence and self-reliance. By integrating daily routines and reward systems, along with practical tools like charts and routine templates, we can significantly aid this developmental goal.
Here´s how.
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The importance of routine in encouraging independence
Establishing a routine is fundamental to encouraging independence in children. Why? Because regular schedules provide the necessary structure and predictability that´s essential for healthy development.
For example, such routines:

enhance confidence,
reduce anxiety during transitions,
and provide a sense of security.

And this allows children to confidently tackle new challenges.
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Age-appropriate chores to build independence
Incorporating age-appropriate chores into

How to let your child engage in risky play (without having a heart attack)

June 10, 2024

Learning to assess hazards and understand risks in life is a normal part of an adult’s every day – but how did we learn to do this – and how can we teach our children to do the same?
Taking risks and learning from them is an inevitable and important part of growing up. And as parents or carers, it is our responsibility to encourage healthy risk-taking behaviour. By understanding different types of such behaviour and the motivation behind them, you can set children up for success and reduce their risk of harm in future life.
Here´s our essential guide to risky