As both a pediatrician and a mother of four, I know that giving our children independence can feel scary. Every instinct tells us to protect them. But one of the most important parts of parenting is gradually shifting from doing everything for our children to teaching them how to do things for themselves. Children gain confidence by practicing responsibility—not by being protected from every challenge.

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