• Raising a self-reliant child starts the moment you come home from hospital.
  • Start by asking the question ‘Is my child old enough to own this task?’ – Is my child old enough to sleep through the night?  Is my child old enough to dress himself?
  • If you ask that question as your child grows, then little by little you will be transferring the tasks over to her.
  • Allow your child to problem solve on his or her own – this builds confidence.
  • Raising a self-reliant child is raising a child more likely to be successful.