Answer: weaning

AnswerCrossword Clue
WEANINGMaking independent (from)
WEANINGTaking off the bottle
weaningBe strongly influenced by (something), esp. from an early age
weaningan act of weaning
weaningAccustom (someone) to managing without something on which they have become dependent or of which they have become excessively fond
weaningAccustom (an infant or other young mammal) to food other than its mother's milk