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Scenario

When helping your child becomes hindering their development

My eight-year-old still can't tie his shoes or make his own breakfast because I always do everything for him and now his teacher says he seems helpless compared to other kids.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A parent realizes their protective instincts have prevented their child from developing basic competencies needed for age-appropriate independence.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Authoritative vs. authoritarian parenting?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.