Tag: helicopter parenting
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Mom Under Fire from Child Services for Allowing Kids to Play in Backyard
Get Pregnant Fast In an era where children are granted unfettered internet access by the age of 10, it’s astonishing that a mother in Manitoba has found herself facing scrutiny from Child Services simply for letting her kids enjoy their own backyard. This situation raises serious questions about the state of parenting today. Jacqueline Harper,…
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Breaking the Cycle of Overprotective Helicopter Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a well-known truth that as we age, we often mirror our parents more than we’d like to admit. In our youth, we strive to break away from their influence, only to find ourselves adopting their habits and phrases when we embark on our own parenting journeys. Before we know it, we…
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What Changed When I Stopped Hovering and Let My Kids Forge Their Own Paths
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: May 13, 2020 Originally Published: March 8, 2016 I’m a safety-conscious mom, perhaps even a bit of a control freak. On a skiing trip not too long ago, I consistently found myself being the last one back to the chairlift, clearly more focused on avoiding injury than on enjoying the thrill…
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The ‘Let Them Bleed’ Approach to Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast “Oh no!” exclaimed the mother, her voice rising in panic. “Sweetheart, are you alright? Did that hurt? Tell mommy where it hurts!” The little girl began to wail, turning what could have been a minor scrape into a full-blown crisis that nearly warranted a trip to the emergency room. The mother scooped…
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Helicopter Parenting: Are You Overwhelming Your Kids?
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s parenting landscape, one term that often raises eyebrows is “helicopter parenting.” Recent findings from scientists at the National University of Singapore have shed light on the detrimental effects of this overly involved parenting style. Their research, which involved 253 children with overbearing parents, revealed a troubling link between constant parental…
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I’m Not a Helicopter Parent – I Just Don’t Have the Time!
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s parenting landscape, the term “free-range parenting” has emerged as a counter to the overprotective “helicopter parent” stereotype. The idea is that we’ve coddled our children to the point of dysfunction, and now it’s time to let them figure things out on their own, even if that means wrestling with a…
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Study Reveals Cell Phones Aren’t the Main Distraction in Parks: Can We Ease Up?
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, you know the drill. If you hover too closely over your child at the playground, you’re labeled a “helicopter parent.” Yet, if you pull out your cell phone while they’re scaling the jungle gym, you’re suddenly criticized for not being present and not ensuring their safety. It feels like…
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Wave Goodbye to Helicopter Parenting and Welcome Drone Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast In a fascinating twist on traditional parenting styles, a dad from Tennessee took the concept of helicopter parenting to new heights—literally. When his 8-year-old daughter, Lily, expressed a desire to walk to school independently, Mark Reynolds, a tech-savvy video production specialist, decided to track her journey using a drone from the comfort…
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5 Ways to Ruin Summer for Your Child
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, I hate to break it to you, but your mom has officially lost her marbles. This summer, she has transformed into an over-caffeinated control freak, determined to pack every second of your break with activities that are more structured than a corporate retreat. From educational summer camps to music…