The Case for Stepping Back: Raising Kids Who Don’t Need You for Everything Jenna Michael (EP448)

What if raising independent kids actually made life easier - for everyone? Today I’m joined by Jenna Michael, author of Let’s Choose Less and the children’s book We Can Help , for a conversation about simplifying family life by inviting our kids into it. Jenna’s work centers around one powerful idea: children are more capable than we often give them credit for. And when we allow them to participate - really participate - in the rhythms of daily life, we’re not only building their confidence and life skills… we’re also creating a more sustainable, connected home. We talk about why parents tend to step in too quickly (hint: time pressure and perfectionism), how to thoughtfully hand over responsibility, and what it looks like to balance independence with a strong sense of safety and attachment. Links Discussed in This Episode | Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

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The Case for Stepping Back: Raising Kids Who Don’t Need You for Everything Jenna Michael (EP448) is an episode from minimalist moms podcast by Diane Boden.

This episode is 34:28 long.

This episode was published on Apr 27, 2026.

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