ADHD Weekly -- Nurturing Independence in Your Children and Teens

[KarenADHDWeekly]

Letting go can be hard! But when is the time for a parent to step back and let her child figure it out on his own and when should she intervene? How do you prevent yourself from helicoptering?

There is growing research that parents need to step back more often, offer their guidance on a situation, and let their children handle it alone--especially in the younger ages. Read "Nurturing Independence in Your Children and Teens" at bit.ly/nrcgrowingpains for tips on being a supportive parent.

How do you support your child without helicoptering?

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I think it really depends on the child every child is different and grows at thier own pace.