Power of Choice
Interesting article with helpful hints for parents on the power of offering choices as much as possible. Kids are very much dependent upon us and it is often so much easier for parents to micromanage kids or just do things for their kids. This fosters over-dependence, helplessness, and resentfulness. Instead offer choices where you can... we could all benefit from exercising our choice muscles as much as possible.
Check it out at:
http://mightymommy.quickanddirtytips.com/power-of-choice.aspx