Lawnmower Parenting: The Risks of Overprotection
If you consistently find yourself clearing every hurdle in your child’s life to create a perfect environment, you may be practicing “Lawnmower Parenting.” Despite your good intentions, this approach could be causing more harm than benefit.
Insights from a Pediatric Therapist
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Dean Beckloff, a pediatric therapist and the founder of the Beckloff Behavioral Center in Dallas, Texas. We examine the consequences of overly shielding our children and the importance of allowing them to face and learn from life’s challenges — even if they encounter a few setbacks along the way.
