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The less control kids have over their lives, the more anxious they become. The data is clear.

If you’re worried about this, here are a couple of strategies you can play with to increase your kids’ sense of autonomy during the holiday.

🦃 When your child asks for help in making a decision (“Is this good?”), respond with: “What do you think?”

If they push back, say, “I trust your judgment.” Mean it.

If their judgment turns out to be poor, don’t come down hard. Just say, “I’m really glad you trusted your instinct here. That’s great. Here’s what I’d do next time.”

You can distinguish between praising them for being “right” and praising them for making a choice on their own. These are two different things.

🦃 Give your child the opportunity to change your mind about something they want, but you’ve resisted. Pick something you’re willing to be flexible about.

- Tell them what it would take: evidence why their argument should be heard, etc. Show them you are listening and respecting what they’re saying.

- If you do change your mind, the deeper reward here is their experience of successful self-advocacy. They learn: if I put my mind to it, and speak with courtesy and conviction, I can make my world change in some way.

This is the kind of agency that helps kids feel more independent and in control of their lives. Happy holidays! 🦃