Helicopter parent

7 Reasons Why You Should Let Your Children Solve Problems

While parents desire to give their children all the best, maintaining certain limitations would still be best.

Helicopter Parenting: the Signs, Risks and Alternatives

Doing things for your kid might speed up the process and avoid stress, but it won't help them learn.

Are you a helicopter parent? Find out what the MOE thinks about you!

You may be a proud kiasu parent, but do you know it might be hurting your child? Find out what Ministry of Education, Singapore thinks about helicopter parenting.

The risks of helicopter parenting, explained by a Stanford Dean

“We need to know that our children have the wherewithal to get up in the morning and take care of themselves." Find out what else former Stanford University Dean Julie Lythcott-Haims says about helicopter parenting and how we can help our children be self-sufficient young adults.

Are you a helicopter parent?

Do you hover over your kids? If your interfering is starting to get in the way of your children’s development you may be a helicopter parent.

Your kid’s a wimp and it’s your fault

Did you hear about the mother who purposely left her 9 year old son alone at a department store? Nope, she didn’t leave him with a cell phone. Nope, she didn’t play private investigator to track his every move. And nope, she is not crazy. Lenore Skenazy’s son pleaded to her; leave him anywhere and let him figure out the way back home. Armed with a subway map, MetroCard, $20 note, and several quarters, this little boy was thrilled with his new found independence. Needless to say, he reached home extremely safe and sound.