Helicopter parenting

Helicopter Parenting: Pros And Cons For Healthy Child Development – Psychiatrist Shares Tips For Finding Right Approach

Parenting is not a crash course people can take, but striking a balance is key to raising children who are both secure and independent. Here is an expert's view on how parenting styles can have a impact on young and growing kids.

 

Dec 11, 2023, 11:34 AM IST

Parenting Tips: Can You Give Your Child Too Much Attention?

While secure attachment is important, ever-rising levels of attention won't necessarily increase it proportionally. Instead, it is important to carefully consider the degree of engagement and balance this with supporting children to reach appropriate stages of resilience and independence, shares expert.

Jul 01, 2023, 12:40 PM IST

Mental Health Of Children: Overprotection Making Kids Anxious, Less Resilient

Parental overprotection has been shown to foster unhealthy coping mechanisms in children. Overprotected children are more likely to both internalize problems (as in anxiety and depression) and externalize them (as in delinquency, defiance, or substance abuse).

Apr 10, 2023, 11:06 AM IST

Helicopter parenting may up depression risk in your kids

Students who had mothers who allowed them more autonomy reported higher life satisfaction, physical health and self-efficacy. 

Jun 29, 2016, 12:07 PM IST