I'm a Helicopter Parent

Helicopter parenting has become a buzzword that everybody is talking about and I am one of them. Sort of. I let my baby go to daycare when I never let my older children out of sight with someone I didn't know, but as the world has changed so have I. In this episode, I explore how to be a good role model for my children while still sticking to my values as a parent.    Key Takeaways:  [2:37] Walkability and independence in my town  [7:23] Allowing everyone in my family their own space  [8:13] Breastfeeding my kids is important to me  [11:00] I don't give my kids chores [13:01] I'm afraid something will happen to Jack  [14:54] Teaching my kids to advocate for themselves in medical situations [16:41] The shortage of baby formula  [18:11] What I'm changing about Jack's diet  [20:58] Teaching my kids the risk of social media  [22:43] Allowing Jack to go to daycare [23:45] I never let Gracie or Molly go to daycare and my scheduling changing [25:05] The political realm is shifting from 20 years ago  [26:24] It's dangerous to go biking in America  [28:02] Being a woman in a man's world  [29:22] I'm not a goal setter anymore  [32:34] Not having a perfect life and trying to be a healthy role model  [36:08] Writing in a journal and trying to set goals again   Resources from this episode: In My Humble Opinion Journal The Desire Map The Body Keeps the Score How Successful People Think   Connect with Barb: Website Facebook  Instagram YouTube The Molly B Foundation