Speaking of Teens
Episode #14: Good Intentions with Poor Outcomes: Overparenting Your Teen
Overparenting (aka “helicopter parenting”) might not be exactly what you think. It’s much more common now, in our high-pressure society, than ever before. You may be doing it and not even realize. Afterall, you’re an involved and supportive parent, what’s wrong with that?
Join me as I tell you:
- how science draws the line between supportive parent and helicopter parent,
- why we “hover” over our teens,
- what effect it has on our teens as they move into adulthood,
- how to stop, and
- what to do instead
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Other Relevant Podcast Episodes
Ep. #1: Why Trying to Control Your Teen Will Backfire
Ep. #2: Is Your Teenager Under Too Much Pressure to Succeed?
Ep. #6: Teaching Teens to Tame Their Emotions
Ep. #8: Your Emotional Skills Directly Affect Your Teen's Mental Health and Wellbeing: Let's Talk Emotional Awareness and Regulation