• Raising a self-reliant child not only benefits the child, it also benefits the parent.
  • If you instill the desire to be independent early on, it will save you time in the long run!
  • Teach children how to wash hands, to wash face, and to get dressed by themselves early on, and they will do it without your even having to ask in no time!
  • Avoid saying “did you brush your teeth” three times.  Instead, ask “did you forget something?”
  • For younger children, create a routine chart.