Overprotection of Children – From Helicopter to People-Pleaser: What’s Really Behind It

The Label Jungle Helicopter, lawnmower, submarine, permissive, over-parenting, people-pleaser: It’s hard to find a parenting guide without buzzwords. They sound dramatic – and they create uncertainty. However, behind these six popular labels are not six entirely different worlds but rather a few recurring psychological patterns. Recognising these patterns can help to de-escalate behaviour and make […]