For 'helicopter parents,' the urge to protect spins out of control - NY Daily News

Thanks M.P. for the article - I hadn't seen it. Glad you liked what I had to say.
The article is For 'helicopter parents,' the urge to protect spins out of control by Sheryl Berk and some thoughts I had on the topic.

Lots of clients deal with the issue. How much is too much?
Living in NYC post-9/11 there is heightened anxiety over safety issues. Many parents are concerned about their children getting the best education they can. Some worry that their children aren't socializing the way they should be. The pressure from other parents and their children's progress can feel overwhelming. There are lots of reasons that parents today are concerned. What is too much? When does concern turn to stifling? When does "being there" become hovering?

Spoiled Children Concern Parents - NY Daily News - Rebecca Kiki Weingarten

Here's what I added to the dialogue about spoiled children and how to "unspoil" them in an article by Sheryl Berk. http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2007/09/01/2007-09-01_spoiled_children_concern_parents.html

Good article - to recap - it's possible, but it isn't easy. My clients and I have worked together to achieve the goal and it takes work, determination and persistence but then again, doesn't anything that's worthwhile? I'll be adding some more thoughts and tips on the topic here so stay tuned.

In the meantime, please feel free to contact me with any of your questions or concerns and I'll try and address them here. If you'd like more information about individual or group education or parenting coaching email me at
coach at dailylifeconsulting.com . For more information or to arrange a seminar for your school or group please contact Jill Evans at jill at gtkgroup.com