Quietly observing my kids play and enjoy tennis, the sport I love, helps me see that I must be doing some things right as a parent.
helicopter parenting
Helicopter Parent’s Memo About Those Children You Will Be Hosting
My children require constant care and maintenance. And it’s you turn to play mechanic for this helicopter parent, bubbie.
Have You Become Your Mother (or Father)? A Spring Break Tornado Story
At certain times, we all tend to “become” our father or mother. For the author, a tornado temporarily turned him into a helicopter parent like his mother.
Which Parenting Style? Why Not a Little of This, a Little of That
Many a hardcore parenting style sounds really, really good in theory. But then again, in theory, communism also sounds pretty awesome.
Grandparents: The Acoustic Version of Parents
Grandparents slow down time for today’s kids who are often overscheduled, under pressure, and stressed out.
Parents Suck: 11 Reasons to Get Over Yourselves, Mom and Dad
Parents suck. Actually, politicians are probably the worst. And other people’s kids suck pretty bad too. And, of course, Nazis.