Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV
Jul 10, 2026 · 8 min · 7 segments
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Julie Mendenhall explores the concept of helicopter parenting—what it means, how to recognize the signs, and the…
Julie MendenhallGuestHost, Family Engagement FridaysHost
I'm thinking most people have heard this topic before called helicopter parenting.
And I thought often of doing a podcast on this topic of helicopter parenting.
But truthfully, I find it difficult because I feel it can come across as judgmental.
But here I am, and I've decided to tackle this topic and do the best I can.
So what does it mean to be a helicopter parent? Here's the definition from Merriam-Webster, the dictionary of a helicopter parent.
One who is overprotective, intensely involved, a parent who hovers over their child.
So I thought I would find the definition of micromanage, which is to manage, especially with excessive control or attention to small matters or large matters that could cause problems.
How do we find a balance between protecting and taking care of our child as opposed to backing off and letting them do whatever? I guess we really need to see it as a balance.
I'm thinking most people have heard this topic before called helicopter parenting.
And I thought often of doing a podcast on this topic of helicopter parenting.
But truthfully, I find it difficult because I feel it can come across as judgmental.
But here I am, and I've decided to tackle this topic and do the best I can.
So what does it mean to be a helicopter parent? Here's the definition from Merriam-Webster, the dictionary of a helicopter parent.
One who is overprotective, intensely involved, a parent who hovers over their child.
So I thought I would find the definition of micromanage, which is to manage, especially with excessive control or attention to small matters or large matters that could cause problems.
How do we find a balance between protecting and taking care of our child as opposed to backing off and letting them do whatever? I guess we really need to see it as a balance.
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