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Mamas and Minis: How to Teach Your Child to Be Her Own Superhero

Want to foster independence in your toddler? Yup, me too.  Today I’m sharing 5 things we do to foster independence and self confidence in my toddler…….how you can teach your kid to be THEIR own superhero!

Thank you to Mitz Apparel and Accessories for partnering with us.

Want to foster independence from your toddler? These 5 tips will get them started! When I found out I was having a girl, one of my first goals for her? Was for her to be strong and independent.  I wanted my little girl to be her OWN superhero.  Independent kids are great in theory, RIGHT? But…..how do you foster independence (appropriately) in a toddler?I love this polka dot Julia dress from Lula Roe!whatwewore

// Mommy: julia dress / shoes / vest //

// Lydia: superhero dress / shoes (similar) / cape //

pictures by Mily Cooper Photography

Want to encourage your toddler to be independent? These 5 tips will get them started!5 Simple Ways to Encourage Independence in Toddlers

Create a Physical Environment That Allows Self Sufficiency:  CHILD PROOF YOUR HOUSE.  Why?  Because then your toddler can navigate independently.  They can get their own shoes from their room, they can get the stuffed animal they want.  

Independent Play Space:  Want your child to play independently? This is ROUGH for toddlers.  Have realistic expectations (a toddler’s attention span tends to be less than 10 minutes), and create a space where they can change activities independently.  Build a space with toys, books and art supplies at toddler level.  Practice self selecting activities.  

Age Appropriate Responsibilities: Nothing fosters independence like responsibility.  Even toddlers can be expected to contribute to their home.  Simple tasks like putting shoes away or picking up toys should be repeated on a daily basis……these jobs allow your toddler to contribute and to be responsible for an important family need.

Making Small Choices: We all want to control our own lives, right? Toddlers aren’t any different.  Allow your toddler to make small choices each day.  What they wear, what they drink with dinner, what they play with……respect those small choices and remind them they have the right to make them.

Celebrating Independent Milestones: When your toddler cleans up independently or sets up their own play area or reads books independently…..celebrate.  Let them know how proud you are that they did something by THEMSELVES!

Want more ideas? Check out our tips for how to raise strong women!

Want to encourage your toddler to be independent? These 5 tips will get them started! Want to encourage your toddler to be independent? These 5 tips will get them started!Want to encourage your toddler to be independent? These 5 tips will get them started! Want to encourage your toddler to be independent? These 5 tips will get them started!Mitz: Gender Neutral Clothing for Kids......totally adorable!

Can we talk about Lydia’s adorable superhero dress? She’s obsessed with it, and so am I!  Mitz Accessories and Apparel is a new clothing line filled with gender neutral clothing.  From superhero dresses to dinosaur tees (WITH SPIKES)…..these pieces are fun, kid friendly, and I love that they’ll appeal to ALL kiddos equally.

Our Mamas and Minis Style Collective is teaming up with Mitz Apparel and Accessories to share four of their new pieces PLUS to giveaway a $100 credit to one lucky family just in time for back to school shopping!

Check out more Mitz Apparel and Accessories from my fellow mamas:

// sandy a la mode / chasing davies / walking in memphis in high heels //

Want to encourage your toddler to be independent? These 5 tips will get them started! Want to encourage your toddler to be independent? These 5 tips will get them started!
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  1. Will G says

    August 25, 2016 at 4:33 am

    Clothing deals.

    Reply
  2. Dana Rodriguez says

    August 25, 2016 at 7:20 am

    I like finding cute clothing and accessories that are full of personality!

    Reply
  3. Iliana R says

    August 25, 2016 at 11:08 am

    My favorite was my daughter finding on her own the perfect dress that she wants to wear for the first day of school!

    Reply
  4. Carra says

    August 25, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    Still looking for favs…loving gender neutral. Have a girl who doesn’t like girl clothes!

    Reply
  5. Nancy says

    August 26, 2016 at 8:56 am

    We like using coupons and finding sales on school clothes and new shoes.

    Reply
  6. Abigail says

    August 26, 2016 at 11:56 am

    My son is PSYCHED about his new LLBean glow in the dark sharks backpack!

    Reply
  7. Rebecca b says

    August 27, 2016 at 10:07 am

    I love the tees that Target has for girls this fall. Much better messages than we’ve seen in the past and my daughter loves them.

    Reply
  8. Jennifer Worrell says

    August 29, 2016 at 3:53 am

    Such great ideas and adorable photos! Love it!

    Reply
  9. Kendall says

    August 31, 2016 at 4:26 am

    Great tips! I love helping Monkey Boy learn to be independent as well. And, now that he’s 3, I can see how independent he is daily! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Melinda Mitchell says

    September 2, 2016 at 3:36 pm

    Your little girl is precious!!
    Thanks for these tips. I need to work on the responsibilities part with my 3 yo grandbaby!
    Happy Blessed Home

    Reply
  11. Eva / Kid Minds says

    September 3, 2016 at 5:39 am

    Love your points! I also think that having high-expectations helps. I am a strong believer in Pygmalion effect. Kids try to live up/ or down to parents expectations. If you act as, if you are confident your daughter can be strong and independent, she will be! Great outfits! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  12. Amanda @ Grad Girl says

    September 3, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    Oooh, I love these! I’ve already got some of this stuff going on with my two-year-old, and it’s totally worth it (even if it’s a pain at times). Glad to know I’m doing something right. 🙂 Found you at SITS Sharefest!

    Reply
  13. Adelien Tan says

    September 8, 2016 at 12:25 am

    Being independent means that kids are to be a hero for themselves. Kids should be able to help themselves. Thus, The superhero costumes fit the theme very well. Thank you for sharing at Family Fun Friday.

    Reply
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