Why is it so hard to help my child to become more independent?

All kids want to achieve an age-appropriate level of independence from their parents. That can be hard for parents under the best of circumstances. When a child is living with a chronic condition, helping a child become independent can be a challenge. Why? Because it’s hard for parents to not want to hover around their chronically-ill child every minute of the day. That’s normal. But it can lead to stress, for you and for your child.  Here’s help: http://justgotdiagnosed.com/resources/chronic-communication-encouraging-kids-independent/

 

 

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