Promoting independence is an essential part of a child's development and forms the basis for growing up with self-confidence. Even in the first years of life, children acquire basic skills for everyday life. By learning to master everyday challenges themselves with patience and perseverance, children improve their self-confidence in their own abilities. A child who ties his own shoes for the first time shows his growing independence with a beaming smile. Support your child by gradually involving them in everyday decisions and small tasks such as choosing clothes for the next day, tidying the toy corner or the cutlery. These activities promote an understanding of order in daily life and prepare them for the challenges of school with confidence.