S2E11: Having Protective Parents - Is it good or bad? - An Interview with Alison Lines

Parenting is hard no matter how you slice it. You’re responsible for raising, shaping, and disciplining a small human. The stakes are high, and the consequences are weighty. You want your child to be healthy, safe, and successful — so it’s no wonder that you may find yourself helping a little too much or stepping in to save the day anytime something goes slightly awry. But that incessant “helicoptering” could be hindering your kid’s growth and development. Overprotective parents mean well, but they often do more harm than good in the pursuit of perfection. So how can you identify whether you’re an overprotective parent? What are the potential consequences? And, most importantly, how can you stop the inadvertent smothering now rather than later? Here’s what you need to know as we listen to Alison Lines, who had amazing parents who’s always there for her.  However, it impacted how she dealt with difficult situations, decision-making, and overcoming so many fears. But as she goes through her journey, with her ups and downs, this made her discover so much wisdom and now living her dream. She’s an inspiring entrepreneur, empowerment coach and Image consultant. Her vision is to empower women to become the very best version of themselves by combining the unique qualities of coaching and styling. Helping women to work through their past patterns, beliefs, and traumas to become who they are meant to be and by creating their own individual style through the process. Thus, embodying the true essence of who they are. She truly believes that style is not just what you wear, but who you are. Because when you feel good on the inside, you look good on the outside and vice versa. Let’s check it out.