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My Daughter with Autism’s Journey to Independence
The following is a guest post from Ann Millan, author and mother of an adult child with autism. Ten fingers and ten toes
College Safety 101: Miss Independent’s Guide to Empowerment, Confidence, & Staying Safe
Didn’t you wish you had a book with all the DOs and DONTs for when you were in college? You know, to keep you from eating that bad dining hall food or steer you away from peer pressure. Well, “College Safety 101: Miss Independent’s Guide to Empowerment, Confidence, & Staying Safe” is a great introductory guide for the young woman’s transition to college, specifically to give her the confidence to make the right decisions. So you won’t be told what not to eat, but it will certianly shed some light on how to keep yourself safe on and off campus.
How to Be a Strong Independent Woman
While some women don’t mind leaning on others from time to time, others pride themselves on standing confidently on their own two feet. If you would prefer to be a leader and are eager to make your own way in the world, you may want to dedicate yourself to becoming an independent woman. By doing so, you can increase the likelihood that you are able to handle whatever life throws at you with grace and ease.
Advice on Raising an Independent Child…
This stay-at-home dad has some things to say about raising responsible, independent kids: I saw a three-year old and his mother going to daycare once. It was winter time, and the mom was loaded down, carrying her son, his bag, a rain coat, umbrella and his stuffed toy. This picture drove me crazy as it was not raining and so the mom had no reason to carry the child and his entire entourage. I decided then and there it would be different with my child, and I would teach him to be responsible for his own stuff. Here’s how I did it:
One Easy First Lesson Toward Raising Independent, Happy Children
Once I saw a three-year old and his mother going to daycare. It was winter time, and the mom was loaded down, carrying her son, his bag, a rain coat, umbrella and his stuffed toy. That simple picture drove me crazy and made me sad for both child and parent. It was not raining and so the mom had no reason to carry the child and his entourage. I decided then and there it would be different with my child.