Episode 95: Stop Planning the Perfect Summer ....Start Handing it Over!

About this episode

The episode discusses how allowing kids to take ownership during the summer can foster their confidence and independence.

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen! This summer, we’re talking about something that can completely change the tone of your home: letting your kids take ownership. Not ownership in a big, overwhelming way, but in the everyday moments that help them build confidence, responsibility, and independence. Summer is actually the perfect time to practice this because routines are more flexible and there’s more room for kids to step up. Instead of managing eve...

People in this episode

Hosts: Trish, Eileen

Topics covered

• summer activities
• child ownership
• confidence building
• responsibility
• independence

Keywords

• summer
• parenting
• kids
• responsibility
• independence
• confidence
• flexible routines

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