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EPISODE 5, Do I Need to Land the Helicopter? Navigating Overprotective Parenting

Jess Saying With Jessica Danel··19 July 2026·48 min

About this episode

Are you constantly hovering over your kids, making sure they don’t fail, get hurt, or make mistakes? In this episode, we dive into the world of helicopter parenting—what it is, why we do it, and how to know if you’re doing more harm than good. Tune in as we talk about landing the helicopter, letting go of control, andhelping our kids build the skills they need to stand on their own two feet.