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Sep 2025
41m 41s

Are You a Helicopter Parent?

New Mommy Media | Independent Podcast Network
About this episode
As parents, we all want to protect our children and keep them safe and healthy. But it can become problematic when parents continuously remove obstacles to ensure that their kids never experience disappointment discomfort, heartbreak, or pain. What typically causes parents to "hover" over their kids? What are the pros and the cons? And what traits and charac ... Show More
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