How to interact with children in a way that enhances their autonomy? Children are inherently dependent on their caregiver. How do we avoid making them feel like things simply happen to them, how do we avoid making them feel like they have no freedom or autonomy in a situation, especially when they have to be encouraged to do something that needs to be done? Your tip with the "finish" sign definitely helps. It helps them have some form of "control" over a situation. With this small trick they know that things have a beginning and an end. It makes things predictable for them. 💜 Thank you very much!
@@Analysis_Paralysis 100% agree, with communication comes confidence and independence... many parents say, now they're using their voice to challenge me! It's all part of growing up and having autonomy. And lucky for parents, children move forward from 'no' and are happy to be heard and included in the decisions :)
How to interact with children in a way that enhances their autonomy?
Children are inherently dependent on their caregiver. How do we avoid making them feel like things simply happen to them, how do we avoid making them feel like they have no freedom or autonomy in a situation, especially when they have to be encouraged to do something that needs to be done?
Your tip with the "finish" sign definitely helps. It helps them have some form of "control" over a situation. With this small trick they know that things have a beginning and an end. It makes things predictable for them. 💜 Thank you very much!
@@Analysis_Paralysis 100% agree, with communication comes confidence and independence... many parents say, now they're using their voice to challenge me! It's all part of growing up and having autonomy.
And lucky for parents, children move forward from 'no' and are happy to be heard and included in the decisions :)