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The Helicopter Parenting Epidemic

Surely, you couldn’t be helicopter parenting, could you? In this podcast episode, I want to address an issue I see a lot; overparenting. 

Helicopter Parenting: You Might be a Helicopter Parent If…

Helicopter Parenting might be a term you’ve heard, but not known what it meant or… (*whispering*) if YOU were one…  Perhaps you’ve heard of overparenting or snowplow parenting, which are one and the same. If not, here are some indicators that you specifically may want to listen to this episode.

Have you felt tired or burned out in your parenting? Ever feel like you’re “on” all the time and never get a break? Do you think your child’s happiness and entertainment fall squarely on your shoulders?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you might actually be a helicopter parent and not even know it! Let’s listen and find out…

Timestamps:

[03:01] What is overparenting?

[07:24] A big indicator of overparenting: Parental Burnout

[08:08] Overparenting is not good for the parents

[10:45] Don’t take on other people’s roles

[12:34] Overparenting is not good for children

[15:34] Overparenting makes children weak, timid, and fragile.

[16:53] It’s not your job to keep your children happy

[20:09] It’s not your job to constantly entertain your children.

[24:00] Get comfortable with discomfort.

 

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Summary: How to Avoid Being a Helicopter Parent

If you find yourself in the overparenting camp, you can avoid becoming a helicopter parent by start sitting back a little more. Let some of those things go, and stop taking on roles you weren’t meant to take on.  

Have you ever thought you might be overparenting or becoming a helicopter parent?

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Now look, we’re all tired of the over-inflated results that course creators are flaunting on the interwebs. We’re all suspicious of online courses actually delivering on all their bloated promises. So if you think, “Bah, just another expensive course I don’t need” - I feel you, I do. I take the same wary approach when buying new programs. ⁣
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But that’s why I want to share real human beings from all walks of life who have actually been through this course and received meaningful and priceless renewals in their relationships. ⁣
⁣
Like Chelsea, who remarked: “When I joined Parent in Love, I was ready to give up on my marriage. Today, my marriage has had a complete overhaul! It's practically a different marriage altogether.”⁣
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Or Tanya, who reported: "This course has ABSOLUTELY TRANSFORMED our marriage, our family life, and my own personal growth journey! We still fight, but the fights are fewer and we tend to make up quicker and in front of the kids now!"⁣
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And here's what Jonna said: "I have tools that give me hope and I know how to start resolving our conflicts. I have started to notice how my own shift of thoughts changes the whole atmosphere in our home, not only between me and my hubby but with the kids also."⁣
⁣
Check out my IGTV for more amazing success stories.⁣
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Parent In Love is a 6-month deep-dive online program that will transform your marriage from the inside out. ⁣
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Check it out!⁣
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Ever find yourself waiting for your partner to change? Sometimes, it feels easier alone. ⁣
⁣
As much as you want and need the support - I know sometimes it can just feel easier to run your home on your own. ⁣
⁣
No one criticizing. ⁣
No one judging. ⁣
No one commenting. ⁣
No one watching. ⁣
No one adding to your to-do list with their needs.⁣
No one irritating you.⁣
⁣
Ah. Bliss. ⁣
⁣
But did you ever have these thoughts only to then think: "Yikes! That's not really what I want, is it? What's wrong with me? What's wrong with us!?"⁣
⁣
And what has waiting for your partner to change gotten you so far? ⁣
⁣
Stop waiting... ⁣
⁣
You deserve to have a happy marriage, and your kids deserve to have happy parents. ⁣
⁣
And don't wait on your partner, because the Parent In Love program is DESIGNED to be done alone - so that YOU can focus on what YOU can change: yourself.⁣
⁣
Your partner will necessarily be affected by the changes you make - because that's how relationships work, we're intertwined like that. ⁣
⁣
So TAKE A BREAK trying to change your partner right now, and finally, start to see some real transformation. ⁣
⁣
Psst... Your partner doesn't even have to KNOW you're doing the program - not that I'm suggesting you hide this from them, especially if you two are used to discussing financial investments you make - but I DO want you to know that many members have gone through Parent In Love WITHOUT letting their partners know about it. ⁣
⁣
And what happened? ⁣
⁣
Well, typically their partner would suddenly begin to NOTICE a profound (wonderful!) shift in their relationship and wonder "what's going on?!" ⁣
⁣
If you really want to take this program but you're struggling to work through their concerns, especially about the $ investment, I've provided scripts to help you have those important conversations with confidence. ⁣
⁣
Get the free Make It Happen PDF in the >>> FAQ >> www.TheParentingJunkie.com/PIL (link in bio @parentingjunkie) #parentinlove ...

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