I have been a helicopter mom since the day my first child was born. Part of it was the colic she was born with, which put me ...

You've heard of helicopter parents. But what about helicopter grandparents? Experts say grandparents' anxiety can lead to ...

In parenting circles, it seems like new names and buzzwords surrounding different parenting styles are coming out of nowhere every month. No parent needs to be told that parenting is so much more ...

Helicopter parenting is another term for over-parenting, which has become the norm for so many of us. Over-parenting is a problem because it means that parents interfere with normal child development ...

They’ve packed the car and moved their kids into their dorm. But some college parents aren’t ready to let go, and Facebook is where it all plays out. One parent wanted to email their child’s ...

Kids who are taught these skills by their parents usually become responsible adults who can apply those lessons in real life, ...

Helicopter parents are really helpful to their kids in the short term. They act like personal concierges who assist their kids with everything from sports equipment to science fair projects. They ...

Helicopter parenting usually starts with good intentions. Staying involved feels like the safest path because it gives parents a sense of control and reassurance. However, constant oversight tends to ...

Helicopter parenting kids when they are little has been linked to plenty of disadvantages for those children—from increased ...