Over-involvement – Dr. Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD

How ‘snowplow parenting’ can hurt child development

Dr. Jennifer Hartstein and Jessica Lahey joined MPR News to talk about snowplow parenting, what it is and how it affects children. They also gave some guidance for overeager parents who just want their children to succeed.

Dr. Jen2019-04-17T14:45:28-04:00All Posts, Children, Over-involvement, Parenting, Videos|

When to advocate for your child–and when to back off

It’s ridiculously hard to watch your child struggle. But being a “fixer” could hurt them more.

Dr. Jen2019-04-17T14:31:59-04:00All Posts, Articles, Over-involvement, Parenting|

Parenting Priorities

Making sacrifices for your kids is a core component of being a parent, but it can cross the line and actually be detrimental. Current research shows that in an effort to become the best parent

Dr. Jen2018-05-30T22:32:02-04:00All Posts, Children, Helicopter parenting, Over-involvement, Parenting, Priorities|