Tag: helicopter parenting
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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…