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in Episodes on February 12, 2019 by The Mom Hour

Helping Or Helicoptering? (Part 2): Episode 195



From baby safety to impulsive toddlers, school projects to friendship struggles, as moms we’re given a ton of opportunities to get up in our kids’ business or let them figure it out on their own. This week on the podcast we continue our look at helicopter parenting and the challenge of raising confident, independent kids. Join us!

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  • How To Raise An Adult, by Julie Lythcott-Haims (affiliate link)
  • The Gift of Failure, by Jessica Lahey (affiliate link)
  • Sarah’s Go-To Resources for Parenting Toddlers (a roundup of some great websites and books)

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Comments

  1. Chau says

    May 6, 2019 at 8:25 pm

    Your link for Sarah resources is broken
    Can you fix it

    • Sarah Powers says

      May 6, 2019 at 9:46 pm

      Fixed! Sorry about that!

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