Tag Archive: independence

Why Boredom is Good for Kids

If you enjoy what you read here at Child Perspective, please take a moment to share it with a friend. It's summer break here in the northern hemisphere and there is a barrage of articles on how to keep your kids entertained ...

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Learning to Let Go

This question arrived recently: I'm struggling to let go of my child and allow her to become her own person. I did the natural childbirth, breastfeeding and attachment parenting thing. Now that we're so closely bonded, I'm finding it hard to separate. I know ...

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End the Morning Struggle Overnight

Is it possible to get out the door without a battle every morning? Yes. But, first you will need to identify what's getting in the way. Does your child have trouble waking up or saying goodbye to you? I address those issues here. For most kids, completing the morning tasks presents many challenges. The techniques ...

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Sleeping Around

I stumbled upon a video today on Juice Box Jungle that relates to the current bedtime series: Quiet Night, Happy Night. Take 2 minutes to check it out and then come back to write your comments. Your reactions will help guide the rest of the series. I will be addressing separation anxiety, nighttime ...

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