tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207176078599945299.post7207564206732639410..comments2024-03-28T07:20:50.034+00:00Comments on Mimi Rose and Me: Are You A Helicopter Parent?Mimiroseandmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10898204592837184098noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207176078599945299.post-18716253628407293962017-04-28T16:02:23.398+00:002017-04-28T16:02:23.398+00:00We are lucky Mrs OMG is a helicopter. I'm a fr...We are lucky Mrs OMG is a helicopter. I'm a free range. Happy to leave hem to explore bt keeping an eye in case they go too far or are about to get in danger.<br /><br />If Mrs OMG saw some of he things we get up to when she's not around I'm sure I'd never be left alone with the kids ever again lol.<br /><br />We each have to do what we think is right. It's a fine balance between helping and doing. <br /><br />Great postAlanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18257204836926429371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207176078599945299.post-24732063952539227802016-11-24T04:18:42.042+00:002016-11-24T04:18:42.042+00:00Love this post. I would say I'm a little bit o...Love this post. I would say I'm a little bit of both, though have definitely been more helicopter with the first one. I think most people are to be honest. By the second one I think you are just a bit more relaxed about things. But the thing is there's no right or wrong and no one should feel shamed about their wish to be protective and involved with their children. It's so frustrating that there is still so much pressure on parents to do things a certain way, when there are so many ways to bring up your kids positively. <br />I think like you say it also depends on the age and temperament of the child. When my son was a boisterous 2 year old, who would run off without a glance backwards, then I was definitely more 'helicopter'! Now's he's nearly 4 he is more independent and reliable - but I still love to get right in the sand box and play with him! xxRosie @ Little Fishhttp://littlefishblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207176078599945299.post-47253419932213048512016-10-03T20:50:14.855+00:002016-10-03T20:50:14.855+00:00First time round I was a total helicopter Mum , se...First time round I was a total helicopter Mum , second time around I am a bit of both... Thanks for join in with #TuesdayTreasuresAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207176078599945299.post-84863979957785547642016-10-02T08:07:27.511+00:002016-10-02T08:07:27.511+00:00I hate the term helicopter parent, just let parent...I hate the term helicopter parent, just let parents be parents! I think age is definitely a factor as you're going to be more cautious of younger ones. As both of my boys are tall people often assume they are a good year older than they are so I've heard people make remarks about me before, but that's because they assume my one year old is a two year old! Thanks for linking up to #SundayBest xSian QuiteFranklySheSaidhttp://www.quitefranklyshesaid.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207176078599945299.post-41835579123018489792016-10-01T22:47:42.075+00:002016-10-01T22:47:42.075+00:00I definitely think theres a bit of a helicopter mu...I definitely think theres a bit of a helicopter mum in most of us these days. To an extent I think its the way that society has evolved that has created an environment where we are much more protective of our children as well as wanting to encourage and motivate them to do and try things. Im not sure what a bench warmer mum is, but im about to go and google it! Thanks for sharing this on #MarvMondays. EmilyMy Petit Canardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202557236023640036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207176078599945299.post-49357175188558746672016-09-30T13:13:06.256+00:002016-09-30T13:13:06.256+00:00Thank you Vicky that's very kind of you to say...Thank you Vicky that's very kind of you to say. But I think it's important that I show my daughter that I do trust her but not to an extent where she could get herself in danger. I would be the same if there was a possibility that another child could hurt themselves. Thanks for your comments. Mimiroseandmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10898204592837184098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207176078599945299.post-23887723747364269052016-09-30T13:10:46.899+00:002016-09-30T13:10:46.899+00:00Yes I think you're right there. I think it'...Yes I think you're right there. I think it's taken me a while to realise when to step back - all a learning curve this parenting marlarky! Mimiroseandmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10898204592837184098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207176078599945299.post-931925118585537722016-09-27T19:48:10.070+00:002016-09-27T19:48:10.070+00:00Fab post and it sounds like you are being the mumm...Fab post and it sounds like you are being the mummy that your little girl needs! I don't really 'labels' as they can always be used in a negative way. I think style of parenting depends on so many different factors and it is never black and white. We are constantly learning and adapting to what our children needs. #tuesdaytreasuresVicki | Cake Escapeshttp://www.cakeescapes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207176078599945299.post-53722704192528966092016-09-27T18:21:48.752+00:002016-09-27T18:21:48.752+00:00I think you know when you're able to back off ...I think you know when you're able to back off and when you're not, and it depends so much on the child's personality as well as your own. My daughter's not two yet so can't really get on anything at the park without me, but thinking back to my own childhood I was not a risk taker. My parents could sit on the bench in the knowledge I wouldn't be climbing (and falling) etc, but my brother was the total opposite and one or other of them would have to hover behind him or wait for the crying until he got a bit older... :) #TuesdayTreasuresJessica Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17600892373826080305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207176078599945299.post-20274977489423706712016-09-27T13:26:33.646+00:002016-09-27T13:26:33.646+00:00I'm thinking that perhaps I will be a little m...I'm thinking that perhaps I will be a little more relaxed with baby no2 because I will know what to do!Mimiroseandmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10898204592837184098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207176078599945299.post-62411730306959769972016-09-27T13:24:43.798+00:002016-09-27T13:24:43.798+00:00I honestly couldn't agree more Rachel! I want ...I honestly couldn't agree more Rachel! I want to be the best parent I can be for my daughter. Mimiroseandmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10898204592837184098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207176078599945299.post-23973328977847117192016-09-26T20:09:59.919+00:002016-09-26T20:09:59.919+00:00Be the parent your child needs. That is what count...Be the parent your child needs. That is what counts.<br /><br />Young master Ordinary Hopes relies on me to help him play so I am probably more of a crane parent, making play possible.<br /><br />With my first son, I was not standing under him panicking but I was an active and involved parent, because he wanted the interaction. #BigPinkLinkRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467953418264100545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207176078599945299.post-88940880757364889802016-09-26T17:49:32.807+00:002016-09-26T17:49:32.807+00:00Sometime I think as a parent of a young toddler it...Sometime I think as a parent of a young toddler it's hard to figure out when to not intervene, especially as my daughter is monkey and loves to scream for attention! Haha.Mimiroseandmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10898204592837184098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207176078599945299.post-17334488743027050222016-09-26T17:47:58.112+00:002016-09-26T17:47:58.112+00:00Yes that's for sure. It's not exactly a wa...Yes that's for sure. It's not exactly a walk in the park, but I wouldn't change it for the world. Mimiroseandmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10898204592837184098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207176078599945299.post-66189863104146198872016-09-26T13:07:54.911+00:002016-09-26T13:07:54.911+00:00Nothing wrong with being a 'helicopter' pa...Nothing wrong with being a 'helicopter' parent in my view. I'm like that with my 19 month old. She is curious and full of energy but she doesn't know her limits and doesn't spot dangers. I don't want her to full or be pushed. So I do linger near here as she plays. I am trying to learn to step back a bit when the environment is right. She does need to learn. But when she's climbing a 5ft high slide, damn right I'll be stood right behind her... Keep doing what feels right for you I say. You'll be chilling on the bench one day once your LO has safely learnt all she needs to. #MarvMondaysAngela Watlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16708180908034754074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207176078599945299.post-61474580753509686232016-09-26T08:27:53.109+00:002016-09-26T08:27:53.109+00:00As you say there is no right way in parenting exce...As you say there is no right way in parenting except the way that feels right for you #MarvMondaysCoombe Mill - Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10876037849361745669noreply@blogger.com