Have you ever felt torn between wanting your child to be independent and worrying about what might happen if you let go? You’re not alone. Autonomy is defined as “the ability to make your own decisions without being controlled by anyone else”. Thinking of our kids, the more control we give our children, the less stress they experience. As children gain autonomy, parents naturallyContinue reading “Why Our Kids’ Freedom Means More Stress for Us”
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Why We Should Aim to Ask Permission and Respect Body Autonomy
This blog post looks at what exactly asking permission and respecting another person’s choice about their body means. It explains why it is important. Finally, it responds to common doubts people may have that disagree with this approach. What Does Asking Permission Mean? Simply put, that all physical affection initiated by the adult is askedContinue reading “Why We Should Aim to Ask Permission and Respect Body Autonomy”
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