Packing a Bag for an Overnight Trip: Building Preparation Independence in Children
Last Friday, my 8-year-old was going to spend the night at her cousin’s house. She looked at me expectantly, waiting for me to pack her bag. Instead of immediately taking over, I remembered our family’s commitment to the Life-Ready approach. I handed her the overnight bag and asked, “What do you think you’ll need for tonight?” The look of concentration and then pride on her face when she finished told me we had a perfect opportunity to practice preparation in a low-stakes environment. ...