Hovering Parents: Are You a "Helicopter" and What's the Real Cost to Your Kids?

In today's fast-paced world, parents are constantly striving to give their children the best possible start in life. But sometimes, in our earnest efforts to protect and guide, we might inadvertently ... Read More

I Was a Helicopter Parent, but I'm Giving My Kids More Independence - Business Insider

I wanted to protect my kids from danger and was almost a helicopter parent. I realized I needed to give them more independence, and they're thriving. Read More

I was almost a helicopter parent, but slowly giving my kids more independence is working wonders for their self-reliance - MSN

I wanted to protect my kids from danger and was almost a helicopter parent. I realized I needed to give them more independence, and they're thriving. Read More

Helicopter parenting is far more prevalent than moms and dads think — it could be hurting our kids, here's why - Fox News

Parenting Helicopter parenting is far more prevalent than moms and dads think — it could be hurting our kids, here's why Only 15% of parents with kids between 9 and 11 will allow trick-or ... Read More

Helicopter parents in youth sports may increase kids' stress levels: psychologists - New York Post

Many American kids are participating in multiple team sports today. Yet they’re not only navigating packed daily schedules, they’re dealing with high stress levels. While participation in team ... Read More

4 Unhealthy Traits Of Kids Who Were Raised By Helicopter Parents - YourTango

Home; Family; Kids Who Were Raised By Helicopter Parents Exhibit These 4 Unhealthy Traits As Adults Sheltering your child from the world is doing more harm than good. Read More

'Next-level helicopter parents' track their adult children, interfere in roommate conflicts - New York Post

Rising parental anxiety is resulting in "next-level helicopter parents" for college students, a psychotherapist told Fox News Digital – and others agree that as well-intentioned as it may be, it ... Read More

Mass. doctor on how parents can help alleviate stress on teens - WCVB Channel 5

Dr. Ellen Braaten explains how kids can put too much pressure on themselves to be perfect, and how some don't have enough pressure. Skip to content NOWCAST NewsCenter 5 EyeOpener ... Read More

Opinion | Parents Should Ignore Their Children More Often

In recent years there has been a lot of hand-wringing about so-called helicopter parents and their hopelessly coddled children. But we rarely talk about what parents ought to do instead. Read More

Consumer Reports' tips for parents dealing with stress - WMUR

Consumer Reports has more on what this warning means and offers advice on dealing with stress in a demanding world. Parenting is hard. It's so hard that the surgeon general said it has become a ... Read More

How To Alleviate Some Of The Stress Working Parents Face Every Day - Forbes

According to the report, “Some parents can access resources, including the support of a committed co-parent, extended family, and friends who share in the responsibility of raising children, but ... Read More