Raising Independent Kids: Practical Steps from Toddlers to Teens
Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development
Season 9 | Episode 10
Talking FACS host Mindy McCulley speaks with Dr. David Wiesenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development, about how parents can foster independence in children at every stage — from toddlers learning to dress themselves to teens making decisions and driving.
They cover practical strategies: start small, offer choices, teach then step back, create routines, encourage…
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