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Tips for Raising Successful Teenagers

 
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Avoid Helicopter Parenting

A helicopter parent hovers closely over her child and pays extremely close attention to her child’s experiences and problems. Obsessed with the success and well-being of one’s child, the helicopter parent never allows that child to build resilience, problem solve and learn important life lessons from experience.

Sources:

American Psychology Association: Communication Tips for Parents

Child Development Institute: Raising Successful Teenagers

Article by Maryann Gromisch

Photo: Getty Images

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