Helicopter Parenting vs. Lawn Mower Parenting
Many of us have heard of the term, “helicopter parent” before. This refers to the parent who tends to be overly involved in their child’s life. These parents tend to hover (much like a helicopter) so much that they can come controlling or over perfecting.
5 Tips for Appropriate Device Usage
Let’s talk about devices and screen time. This is a hot topic that I frequently discuss with the parents of my patients. Since COVID-19 and the summer vacation being here, I have discussed it even more often lately.
Various studies have shown that screen time can impact eyesight, mood, impulsivity, and self-esteem. That short list isn’t even exhaustive either. Many parents I work with ask me what is an appropriate time for their child to be on devices and how early is too early for children to be exposed to devices.
To further assist in setting appropriate boundaries with devices, here are some tips:
Grown-Ups is More Inclusive
Inclusivity. It’s a term most of us hear often and if you ask us, we would say we are inclusive. But how deep does inclusivity really go? A post went viral earlier this year calling for adults, mainly teachers, to refer to their students’ parents as “their grown-ups.”
Back-to-School (finally, for in-person learning)- 10 Tips!
I have been hearing a lot of buzz about schools reopening after spring break, or just families being more comfortable and ready to send their children back to school. There is no right or wrong answer here. You do what works best for your child, their needs, and your family. If you do decide to have your child return to school for in-person learning, however that might look for the district, below are some helpful guidelines to make the transition as smooth as possible.