Showing posts with label helicopter parenting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label helicopter parenting. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

This one's for the men!

I'm not sure what to make of this trailer that shares the name of one of the most popular pregnancy books ever!  This seems like an effort to get guys to come to this movie, however, I find some of it really funny. Uppababy and BOB strollers score huge in product placement.  No Judgie!

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Helicopter Parents!


As a parents we are inundated with information regarding the safety and well being of our children. What is right?, what is too much?, what is not enough?.  It can become a little overwhelming if you let it, and I have seen the growing trend of over worrisome parents.  The term is not new, but lately I hear it being thrown around like candy at a parade , "Helicopter Parent."

We all know one, have at least seen one, or perhaps are a bit of one.  Overly protective, concerned about every move on the playground, every interaction and every single grade and assignment at school.  I am not here to judge, but merely observe. I believe that being involved with your child and staying involved is paramount to a healthy upbringing. Sometimes we all need to pump the brakes a little.

When i was a child the term used daily in parental conversation was "latchkey."  I was one of those who arrived home after school to an empty home every day.  I believe that my generation of Latchkey parents has evolved into the over protective hovering parent as a mechanism for making up for what we thought we lacked as children.

Just a thought I had while drinking my coffee this morning.  Here are some articles on the subject including a quiz to see if you are a helicopter parent.  Let me know what you think about the subject?

Time Magazine

Babyzone- Quiz

Ny Times

US News