How not to be a helicopter parent

My article about "helicopter parents" was selected for inclusion on SheKnows.com   Please take a moment to stop by and read it.

 

Put AwayThe Propellers

Helicopter parents -- ones who are knee deep in every school and life issue, leaving kids little room for their own problem solving -- are largely a 21st Century phenomenon. But who wants to be that parent who is too involved? Following are some parenting tips to help you avoid the nasty little habits of helicopter parents.   

 

Swoosh-swoosh-swoosh. What’s that sound? It’s a hovering parent swooping in like a helicopter to "save" their child from potential harm -- or is it a potential lesson? Helicopter parents are everywhere, shielding their kids from harm, hurt and more... or so they think.

 

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