Baby Steps to Big Kid Independence

Baby Steps to Big Kid Independence

From This Is So Awkward by Peoples Media, This Is So Awkward

May 5, 2026 · 51 min · Season 5 · Episode 37

About this episode

This episode provides guidance for parents on helping their children gain independence through various life skills.

Growing up requires the building blocks of many, many skills over time. From crossing the street to driving a car to working a first job, each new level demands increased self-sufficiency. The hard part for parents is knowing when a kid is ready for each stage and the best ways to let go. This episode offers guidance for the journey that kids (and parents) will travel along the way. Show Notes: Watch the full episode on Youtube! Join the LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP HUB Download Cash App Today: FAMILY10 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Go to Quince.com/AWKWARD for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Download the FREE Playbook for Getting Your Kid to Talk Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com…

Topics covered

  • child development
  • parenting
  • independence
  • self-sufficiency
  • life skills

Keywords

  • child independence
  • parenting tips
  • life skills
  • self-sufficiency
  • growing up

Sponsors

Cash App, Quince

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Peoples Media, Sutton Bank, LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP HUB, This Is So Awkward, www.lessawkward.com, www.myoomla.com

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