Life Skills for Kids and Independence vs Protection with Katie Kimball

Episode Highlights With Katie Kimball Why life skills are still important (and maybe more so) in today's world How life skills foster confidence and relate to mental health The reason for the rise in anxiety and depression in kids Chore wars and balancing responsibility and life skills with kids doing too much work Require the work, not the results The downside of being overprotective and giving kids the idea that they need someone else to keep them safe How the correct level or risk for kids is a way to build resilience against fear Navigating the progression of toddlers to teens and handing off responsibility Ways to encourage critical thinking with kids Why young kids are wired for critical thinking and how to nurture it Resources We Mention Life Skills Now - summer camp Kids Cook Real Food course