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Stand back and avoid saying ‘be careful!’: how to help your child take risks at the park

Stand back and avoid saying ‘be careful!’: how to help your child take risks at the park

There is ongoing concern about the impact of “helicopter parenting” on children’s growth and development. Keen to ensure the best outcomes for their children, helicopter parents tend to hover over their kids, constantly trying to prevent misadventure or harm. But child experts say this can lead to a lack of resilience and tenacity in children. Children can […] … learn more→