Brandon and Jesse catch up on what's new with their kids this week: ear infections, bursting ear drums and major walking improvements.
Then we dig into this week's topic: helicopter parenting, and judgment of parenting in general. It's difficult to tell where to draw the line between wanting what's best for your kid, and giving them room to grow on their own. Plus, we're all a little too quick to judge other parents' style based on our own. Brandon and Jesse talk about a recent story from PBS Newshour and explore ways that parents, schools and communities are encouraging kids to develop independence and confidence.
LINKS:
PBS Newshour story on helicopter parenting: https://to.pbs.org/2MT1fiH
Let Grow: letgrow.org
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