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Being Independent: Teaching Independence in Children

This article is Part 4 of the Being Independent series. Part 1: What is Independence, Part 2: Why do we need Independence, Part 3: Why do some peopel find it difficult to become independent? There are many ways to go … Continue reading

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Being Independent: Why do some people find it difficult to become independent?

This article is Part 3 of the Being Independent series. Part 1: What is Independence, Part 2: Why do we need Independence For most people there is a natural conflict between wanting to revert to the childlike state of being … Continue reading

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Being independent: Why do we need independence?

This article is Part 2 of the Being Independent series, continuing on from Being Independent: What is Independence? Independence is a highly revered trait in our society, but why do people see it as being so important and commendable? Why … Continue reading

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Being independent: What is Independence?

For most people in the world, independence is considered a positive attribute to strive towards. But if you ask people to define independence, you may find that many have trouble explaining what independence is, and answering how it can be … Continue reading

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