Raising Independent kids
Being a teacher I have seen that parents are not comfortable in making their child independent especially mothers they feel the child cannot do things as they are small, of course, there are certain things which child cannot do but there are a number of things a child can do if the parents give them proper guidance emotional support, encourage them. So here are some of the techniques and tips that can help child building independence

• Independent playtime:- Independent playtime should be encouraged. Parents can leave the child with their favorite toys and encourage them to play independently, in a safe environment they will be amazed that a child can imagine a number of things , build up a story or characters.
• Let the child eat independently :- It’s the duty of the parents to inculcate healthy eating habits. Parents should make their child wear a bib and provide a damp cloth for wiping their mouth. Encourage the child to use the spoon properly and make sure not to loose patience.
• Use of a cup this is the most important part in the growth of a child, that child should stop bottle feed and start using cup for drinking water or milk. It is a difficult job, I know but we have to encourage the child without forcing them. There is a variety of lovely cups which are available in the market take child to the market make then select the cup and make them promise that they will drink from it. By taking the child to the market and asking their opinion is a very good boost and is a very major step in the development of a child .Through this they feel they are important, they feel that their opinions matters their choice matters which boost their confidence.
• Let the toddler bathe independently as a mother we have to train the kids to wash themselves independently and properly, it doesn’t mean that we are going to leave the child alone in the bathroom. The mother has to be there with them she will soon realize that after sometime the child doesn’t want to come out of the washroom they want to keep on having their bath, kids love water and making them bathe independently boots their confidence , encourage them.
• Lastly do not push the child:- The child will flourish with their own capability and with their own limits. As a parent we cannot force the child to go beyond their limits . Parent know what has to be done and are mature enough to realize the abilities of their own child

By following these simple steps a parent can boost the confidence of the child. Let the child explore the world in their own way just be with them , boost their confidence, do not stop them when they are exploring ,let them go and develop their abilities.