Okay, responsibility isn't necessarily a surprising item on this list. Many parents and grandparents want to teach it to their kids. Yet, the underlying reason often overlooks the benefits to a child and prioritizes how responsibility supports society (aka the workforce)."Children develop a sense of belonging and significance when they feel they contribute meaningfully to their family," Dr. Todey says. "They realize that they are an important part of something that is much bigger than them."Yes, she does note that responsibility can benefit a child's eventual career because it helps them become team players at work. However, it also affects relationships with friends, family and themselves because responsibility supports bonds and builds self-esteem."Telling children that they matter is far less important than demonstrating their importance by including them in all aspects of family life," she shares.How to teach it:Dr. Todey suggests assigning age-appropriate chores, such as teaching a toddler to put away their toys or an older teen to mow the lawn. "Emphasize their role in keeping the family running," she explains. "Children will feel proud and competent when they learn to cook, set a table, clean a bathroom or take out the trash all on their own."
2. Empathy
Helicopter parenting (hovering) or otherwise micromanaging a child or teen can negatively affect their independence—a key skill they'll need when they leave the nest, so to speak."Children need opportunities away from constant adult oversight to develop confidence, creativity and problem-solving skills," Dr. Todey points out. "Over-supervision can hinder self-trust and autonomy."How to teach it: Give your children age-appropriate ways to foster independence. "Allow children free play outside, sleepovers with friends or navigating safe spaces, like ordering food at a restaurant themselves," she says. "These small moments of independence build lifelong confidence."
4. Frustration tolerance and resilience
Dr. Todey is concerned that our on-demand lifestyle is hindering self-control."In a world of constant stimulation, children need tools to manage impulses around screens, food and routines," she says.How to teach it: She recommends establishing family rhythms for sleep, exercise, balanced nutrition, time outside and tech-free moments—and ensure you (the adult) are also maintaining these healthy habits. "When you notice that your children are not feeling their best because of less disciplined choices, help them make this connection for themselves so that they can develop mindfulness," she adds.
6. Healthy relationship skills
Even when a child seems to have these life skills down, the learning never stops. A knack for curiosity can help kids embrace a lifelong yearning to learn. "Curiosity fuels motivation, creativity and adaptability in a rapidly changing world," Dr. Todey shares. "Children who ask questions and seek answers become adults who innovate and thrive in uncertainty."How to teach it: She suggests encouraging exploration and hobbies—and try to answer the questions they ask you with curiosity, rather than dismissal (and wow, do kids ask a lot of questions—if you know, you know). For instance, she suggests responding with phrases like, "Let's find that out together.""Value the process of learning over perfection," she notes, adding that consistently reading to or with a kid can also instill the idea that learning is joyful.Related: A Developmental Psychologist Is Begging Parents and Grandparents To Stop Giving Kids This Type of Toy
3 Tips for Reducing Frustration While Teaching Life Skills to Kids
1. Set developmentally-appropriate expectations
It's easy to become so consumed with the important job of raising the next generation of humans that we forget about ourselves."Exhausted, stressed adults are more likely to lose their cool," Dr. Todey says. "Children self-regulate around their parents’ nervous systems. This means that when parents or grandparents are stressed, so are their children. When parents’ needs are met, they are more able to co-regulate with their children."She recommends maintaining routine self-care, which serves as a proactive tool for coping with stress and preventing "adult meltdowns.""Sleep, nutrition and exercise are not luxuries for parents and grandparents—they’re the foundation of patience," she highlights.
3. Reframe perspective and find humor
Related: People Who Were 'Coddled' as Children Often Develop These 11 Traits as Adults, Psychologists Say
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