I love the idea of “scaffolding.” That’s perfect!

Jun 25, 2018

1 min read

…ore than the parent of a typical child. I used to worry that I was helicoptering. But in our house, its not over controlling, its scaffolding. Supporting them to ultimately reach their own level of independence. At their own rate.

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I love the idea of “scaffolding.” That’s perfect!

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