Tag Archives: Helicopter Parents

Inadvertently Invalidating Conversations

Posted on November 5, 2012 by colbypearce

“When I was a child we spent all day outside making cubby houses. Now my children spend all day in front of the computer making houses in Minecraft!” The above statement is an example of how much the lives of … Continue reading →

Posted in AAA Caregiving, Children's Behaviour, Parenting, Wellbeing | Tagged AAA caregiving, AAA parenting, behaviour management, behaviour problems, child psychologist, children, childrens behaviour, Helicopter Parents, parenting, wellbeing | 2 Comments

Helicopter Parenting

Posted on August 30, 2012 by colbypearce

Today, I have commented on three published articles that carry a similar theme. The theme is that so-called “helicopter parenting” causes anxiety and impedes the development of resilience in children. The problem I have with such articles is that they … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Attachment, Children's Behaviour, Fostering, Parenting, Resilience, Wellbeing | Tagged anxiety, behaviour problems, child psychologist, development, Helicopter Parents, resilience | Leave a comment

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