The Independence Path: THE guide to fostering independence in kids from 0 to 12
16 February, 2023
Each time your child grows a year older (or two, depending on the levels), take a moment to download and print the matching guide and note each task or skill your child has already mastered. Then, for the coming year of your child's life, try to set a goal together of developing one new skill each month. Don't hesitate to browse our handy printables and our blog posts to help you!
Fostering your children's independence can be a difficult task day to day, especially when you think of everything that already has to get done in a day! Also, since we're often not teachers, early childhood educators or child development specialists, we don't always know what a four- or eight-year-old should be able to do on their own.
Because independence in both little and big kids is one of the keys to an organized, harmonious family life, we created the complete independence path for children aged 0 to 12 for our Magazine subscribers! Divided into levels, each guide lists all the small and big everyday tasks your child can do, based on their age, their personal level of development and the following categories:
Finally, since every child of course develops at their own personal pace, please note that the age suggested for each level is only a guideline, and of course it isn't necessary to master every skill in a given level to move on to the next. Developing independence is a long process in which each child progresses at their own pace, so it's important to adapt it to your child's reality!
Want to take concrete action to build your children's independence? Subscribe to our Magazine now to download your path and discover, every month, the complementary columns by Laurence Morency-Guay, our collaborator, a psychology professor and child development specialist!
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