Archive for May, 2007
« Previous EntriesAre You Guilty of Any “Helicopter Hovering” Type Parenting?
Friday, May 25th, 2007Reality Check: The first step towards change is recognizing you need to. Take an honest look at your own behavior. Is there anything you’re doing that could use a bit of tweaking so that your kids are more likely to thrive without you? If so, what is the first step you’ll take to make […]
What’s So Wrong with Helicopter Parenting?
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007Helicopter Parent: “A mom or dad who hovers over his or her children.”
I’m sure you’ve heard term, “Helicopter Parents.” They are those types of parents who are always hovering—always helping—always rescuing—and always involved. In the past these were the parents who micromanaged their kids’ play dates, science fair projects, and soccer game tournaments. At high […]
Today Show: Helicopter Parents Hovering in the Workplace: May 22 8:00 am hour
Saturday, May 19th, 2007Here’s your parenting task: Imagine that your child is now a grown-up (which is defined by most psychologists as at least twenty-one years old). I realize that for some of you this is easy–your offspring is already a full-grown critter, while others are still trying to get through the diapering and burping stage. But your […]
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