My now-walking one-year old went for the cupboards under the kitchen sink. Soaps, garbage and a specific no play zone, I put my foot it front of the doors and said no, explaining that she can't play in there. The defiance stage has kicked in, so a mild tantrum ensued. And then of course, as … Continue reading Additional Reminders to Trust My Kids
Helicopter parents. We all have seen them at the playground, hovering around their child's rear end as they climb a ladder. Or constantly reminding their child to be careful at various platforms throughout the jungle-gym. I've been there. The last thing I want to experience is my son or daughter getting hurt, and it's only … Continue reading Trust Children When Engaging in Risky Play
A recent article in the New York Time's about Playborhoods has me thinking about many roles I play as a dad, and one that I am concerned about is being a "helicopter parent" a term used for the parent that can't let go of providing guidance to their child. The root cause of such helicoptering … Continue reading Oh No! I’m Afraid That I May Be a Helicopter Dad
Father Through Me 