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Helicopter Parenting or Mindful Underparenting: What’s Good Enough?

October 15, 2024 12:00 pm EDT/EST
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About This Workshop

The US Surgeon General has declared that the stress and mental health challenges faced by parents constitute a serious public health concern for our country. Almost half of parents say, most days their stress is completely overwhelming.

Join Peace At Home founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW and teacher Aaron Weintraub, MS for an illuminating conversation about focusing on what really helps kids thrive. 

Take some time to reflect on approaches from “Helicopter Parenting” to “Mindful Underparenting.” 

Consider simple, good enough parenting strategies that bring out the best in your kids while lowering stress in both your mind and your family.

Intensive vs Balanced Parenting – 

“Intensive” or “Helicopter Parenting” is a popular trend that may be part of the problem. Characterized by a relentless focus on children’s achievement and a high level of involvement in their activities, this approach is rooted in the belief that investing enormous amounts of time and energy into a child’s development will yield the best outcomes. However, this approach can come with significant drawbacks, not the least of which is stress on the whole family. 

An alternative approach might be what one observer called “mindful underparenting” – getting more comfortable with kids feeling bored, leaving screens at home while kids get fussy about routine activities like food shopping, etc.  Many parents feel they need permission to take a step back from parenting behaviors that seem rooted in fear and doubt about our children’s capacities to find their way in the world. Can we define “Good Enough Parenting” that is about creating clear limits and boundaries, yet allowing for enough freedom within those limits for true learning to occur. Can we let our kids feel some discomfort, let them struggle, and just support them work it through?

  • Click the button above to watch the recording of this previously hosted discussion.  Learn proven, effective solutions that quickly produce positive results giving you more clarity and confidence. 
  • If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
  • New To Peace at Home? Register for free using the “New to Peace at Home” button above and watch this Workshop for free too.
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Library, Parenting Principles for Progress not Perfection Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including  The kids are Not Alright: 7 Steps to Make Your Home Their Safe Place, Be Your Child’s Calm Center: Techniques to Calm the Brain.

After this workshop, you will be able to:

  • Identify and apply strategies to avoid the stress and anxiety that come with intensive parenting.
  • Recognize the impact of intensive parenting on your children.
  • Understand why balanced and flexible parenting is a healthier approach and learn how to implement every day strategies.

Meet your Instructors

Ruth Freeman

Mental Health, School Age, Relationships,

LCSW

Aaron Weintraub

Autism, Anxiety, ADHD,

MS, Curriculum Advisor

Topics

  • communication
  • cooperation
  • emotions
  • mental health

Age Category

  • All, Mental Health Essentials
  • All, Parent, Self Care and Awareness
  • School Age
  • Teens & Young Adults
  • Toddlers & Preschoolers
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