Give them room to fail — without freaking out Watching your kids fail might be one of the toughest parts of teaching independence. As parents, our instinct is to swoop in and save the day ...

The Grand Marshal for the 4th of July Parade in Mandan was announced today, and it's not just one person — it's a whole group ...

Florida lawmakers are on the verge of giving parents more leeway in deciding how much independence to give to their children ...

The turning point One day, I reached my breaking point ... Fostering independence Teaching independence doesn't mean letting kids run wild. It means giving them controlled choices.