Are you a

Helicopter Parent?

Negative Effects of Constant Hovering

We've all seen this scenario:

KID FALLS OFF BIKE, DO YOU

A) Run to their side to comfort them

B) Turn away and try to act like it didn't happen

Why does the kid who was left to work through their own emotions function better in this situation

and in life?

refer to a parent who hovers over a child in a way that hampers the child’s ability to learn and grow a 

Child Development Experts

Helicopter Parent

You may be a Helicopter Parent if...

1) YOU ANSWER FOR YOUR KID

Do you find yourself speaking for your child?  "She prefers milk to orange juice"

2) YOU DON'T LET YOUR KIDS FAIL

Do you run to their rescue anytime things aren't going their way?

3) YOU REFEREE YOUR KID'S BATTLES

Jumping in to moderate every little spat and conflict between your children and others will restricts your child’s ability to learn valuable conflict resolution coping skills.

4) YOU DON'T SWAY FROM ROUTINES

5) YOU DON'T ALLOW YOUR KID TO TAKE RISKS

(This may look scary to you)

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Luckily, there are simple ways to slowly

STOP HOVERING

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You can change and Raise

Confident, independent, resilient, and emotionally healthy kids

Empower       &

Guide

Your child by making these simple parenting changes

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