How can you develop a sense of initiative in children? How can you help them become able to take charge of projects?
A sense of initiative develops naturally between the ages of three and six, as children this age often want to take charge of small projects, like rearranging their bedroom, making breakfast in bed or putting on a gymnastics show, for example.
While it's important, as parents, to support children in developing their projects, it's just as essential to know how to set limits for them, especially when the planned project seems too ambitious for their abilities. However, so as not to dampen their enthusiasm too much, it's important to avoid constantly pulling them back into line or endlessly restricting their urge for independence.
Want to learn more about the different ways to guide your children's big and small projects as a parent? Watch this video by Laurence Morency-Guay, psychology professor and founder of the platform Parent qui apprend!
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