Alexis Mary Alexander

How To Teach Independent Children- Alexis mary Alexander Alexis Mary Alexander

The media is all abuzz lately with stories of extreme parenting. We hear about the so-called "Helicopter Parents" who chase their preschoolers around the playground in case they fall, mediate issues with friends and teachers, even going so far as calling their college student's professors to argue about grades. On the other end of the spectrum, there are the stories about the "Free-Range Parents" who let their children ride the subway alone, walk to the park alone, stay home alone and generally expect they will be OK, safe and well without adult supervision.