Today on Yoga | Birth | Babies We dive into the related and often challenging subject of helicopter parenting. Participation in me is Dr. Susan Landers, a neonatologist, breastfeeding expert and author- who brings more than 30 years of experience into the Nicu.
Dr. Susan and I share an honest conversation, in which we relate to recognizing the signs of helicopter parenting, ways to set expectations with your child without floating, and especially how you can promote independence- for both you and your child.
In this episode you learn:
- About Dr. Susan and what led her to concentrate on medicines and motherhood
- The definition of “helicopter parenthood”
- Telltale signs that someone is a helicopter parent
- Underlying reasons for this kind of parenthood
- How the education of helicopter inhibits the development of children and influences mental health
- Practical ways to encourage a child and build independence
- How you determine boundaries and expectations with a child, without being over -concerned or advisable
- How you can support a child and not control it
- Helicopter parenting versus intensive parenthood
- The relationship between working mothers and the parenting style of the helicopter
- One last tip or advice. Dr. Susan would like to offer new and future parents
- Where you can find her work
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About Dr. Susan:
Dr. Susan Landers is a neonatologist and has been working in Nicu for more than 30 years. Recognized as an expert in breastfeeding, she also wrote the policy for the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is the author of the book So many babiesand “Mothers Matter” on substitations.
Make contact with Dr. Susan:
Website: https://susanlandersmd.com
Substack: Mothers matter
Book: So many babies
Instagram: @drsusanlanders
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