tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167552210690594324.post4584600310074886948..comments2023-10-31T08:12:00.924-07:00Comments on Less is more, more or less: Helicopter Parent Coming in for a Landing: Fostering Independence in Young ChildrenHelenskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08883032723064372188noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167552210690594324.post-27572629016100051962014-11-16T08:06:10.194-08:002014-11-16T08:06:10.194-08:00Thank you for this post. It's a great lesson f...Thank you for this post. It's a great lesson for parents about teaching independence. I started small in my household, getting the kids to load and unload the dishwasher, pour their own milk and water, and get themselves ready for shower time (they are just beginning to like baths), including turning on the water and adjusting the temperature to how they like it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167552210690594324.post-63613687532069285002014-11-10T06:15:46.297-08:002014-11-10T06:15:46.297-08:00I still remember one of my kids picking dandelions...I still remember one of my kids picking dandelions on the soccer field! Teens and chores is still challenging for me but we're getting there... lots of great advice in your post.Kids love their independence even at a young age.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972504270004787314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167552210690594324.post-16678888706122674602014-11-09T09:42:06.243-08:002014-11-09T09:42:06.243-08:00If we consistently have low expectations, then tha...If we consistently have low expectations, then that is the level to which they will rise." - very powerful! This is very good advice and great self-awareness, Helen!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com