Overparenting (aka “helicopter parenting”) might not be exactly what you think. It’s much more common now, in our high-pressure society, than ever before. You may be doing it and not even realize. Afterall, you’re an involved and supportive parent, what’s wrong with that?

Join me as I discuss:

• how science draws the line between supportive parent and helicopter parent,
• why we “hover” over our teens,
• what effect it has on our teens as they move into adulthood,
• how to stop, and
• what to do instead

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