Hey readers,

For those of you that like parenting stuff (which this blog is not) I was published yesterday over at parentingsimply.com on the Helicopter and the Rocket Ship.  (I know it says “by Adina Soclof” – she’s the creator of the site – but at the bottom you’ll see my cute little bio so you’ll know it’s really from yours truly.)

Much ink has been spilled on the altar of abolishing the Helicopter
Parent: that mom (or dad) who always hovers worriedly nearby, ready,
willing and able to don spandex tights and a cape and SWOOP down to save
the day!

With forgotten lunches, neglected book reports and excuse notes in tow,
this parent unwittingly inhibits independence in his/her kids and stunts
their ability to grow into confident adults who have the skills to meet
the challenges of life.

What about Helicopter’s arch-nemesis: Rocket Ship Parent? …continue reading