I recently caught myself demonstrating many of the characteristics of a so-called helicopter parent while spending time with my son, an energetic and assumingly neurotypical four-year-old. I was hovering around him, interrupting his play, and offering unsolicited advice during what was supposed to be his free time. Like so many parents, I hoped creating boundaries […] The post Why Parents Should Embrace Failure to Build Independence appeared first on Autism Parenting Magazine. Get a FREE ...
