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#5: Why you must give your middle schooler more independence
Adolescence is the invisible bridge from being a young child to a grown adult. And, I know you don't want them skipping over opportunities to stretch their wings safely before they jump out of the nest! This (& more) is why their middle school years are an essential time to build their independence.
In this week's podcast, I share some universal principles of why and how increased independence is everyone's friend regardless of your middle schooler's capability, such as:
1) How increased independence is directly related to their confidence, 2) the impact their independence has on your relationship, 3) why their (safe) stumbles aren't such a bad thing, & 4) ways to increase independence at home
Here are some highlights from today's episode:
[2:33] Reason #1: Your middle schooler's confidence. Science and Spirit intersect here (which is my favorite thing). In all aspects of life, confidence and consciousness only grow through adversity.
[10:09] Reason #2: Your connection. This natural separation in your role and dynamic is happening whether you like it or not. When you try to control everything for them (beliefs, decisions, clothes, schedules, activities, etc.), you are prohibiting...
[12:42] Reason #3: Benefits of (safe) risk-taking. The middle school brain is primed to take risks. Listen in here to find out how you can support them to experience risk-taking in safe and fullfilling ways.
I know it can be highly uncomfortable to watch your middle schooler become more independent - especially to watch them struggle along the way. Now is the time to build trust that this stage of their life journey is a necessary part of their evolution into a highly capable and thoughtful human.
And, by the way, because every middle schooler and parent is unique, I've created a free, easy-to-access "Independence Journal and Checklist" to guide you through any new situation. If you want immediate access, just click the link below to download.
https://www.elevatedadolescence.com/independence-checklist-journal
PS. Do you like this episode? If so, please rate, review and subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so more people like you can find me. The more we elevate this next generation the better our world will be. Thank you!
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By Ashley Chandler
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Adolescence is the invisible bridge from being a young child to a grown adult. And, I know you don't want them skipping over opportunities to stretch their wings safely before they jump out of the nest! This (& more) is why their middle school years are an essential time to build their independence.
In this week's podcast, I share some universal principles of why and how increased independence is everyone's friend regardless of your middle schooler's capability, such as:
1) How increased independence is directly related to their confidence, 2) the impact their independence has on your relationship, 3) why their (safe) stumbles aren't such a bad thing, & 4) ways to increase independence at home
Here are some highlights from today's episode:
[2:33] Reason #1: Your middle schooler's confidence. Science and Spirit intersect here (which is my favorite thing). In all aspects of life, confidence and consciousness only grow through adversity.
[10:09] Reason #2: Your connection. This natural separation in your role and dynamic is happening whether you like it or not. When you try to control everything for them (beliefs, decisions, clothes, schedules, activities, etc.), you are prohibiting...
[12:42] Reason #3: Benefits of (safe) risk-taking. The middle school brain is primed to take risks. Listen in here to find out how you can support them to experience risk-taking in safe and fullfilling ways.
I know it can be highly uncomfortable to watch your middle schooler become more independent - especially to watch them struggle along the way. Now is the time to build trust that this stage of their life journey is a necessary part of their evolution into a highly capable and thoughtful human.
And, by the way, because every middle schooler and parent is unique, I've created a free, easy-to-access "Independence Journal and Checklist" to guide you through any new situation. If you want immediate access, just click the link below to download.
https://www.elevatedadolescence.com/independence-checklist-journal
PS. Do you like this episode? If so, please rate, review and subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so more people like you can find me. The more we elevate this next generation the better our world will be. Thank you!