tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048254938161958788.post2523121245696843485..comments2023-04-28T04:25:04.370-07:00Comments on Somewhere Only We Know: Balancing the Helicopter vs Free Range Mom TypeAmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679581758871860756noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048254938161958788.post-12358082672159749012015-05-31T04:23:50.947-07:002015-05-31T04:23:50.947-07:00I guess don't worry too much about labeling yo...I guess don't worry too much about labeling yourself and reading blog posts about parenting styles ;) It sounds like you have common sense! I want the kids to *FEEL* independent while I am still watching and protecting them. It means I try to maintain an image of being calm while watching them climb rocks and do stupid things, but my hands are never holding anything else so they are always ready and I am always judging my distance by how dangerous their activity is and I rely on my mommy-reflexes to catch them in time when it's really dangerous (which actually works though it hasn't happened very often, they are very capable). With two, I have a hard time carrying on a real conversation at the playground, for example. But one day I'll be able to take more of a step back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048254938161958788.post-3772862742031183702015-05-29T07:07:13.796-07:002015-05-29T07:07:13.796-07:00Totally agree with everything here! I don't h...Totally agree with everything here! I don't have much to add....you nailed it. I must say though, I really don't love the park. Maybe b/c watching 3 of them is a lot...I dunno. Not my favorite thing. At least it's warm enough we can go there most days though :)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01757739485654785696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048254938161958788.post-8200630406024105502015-05-28T16:06:42.721-07:002015-05-28T16:06:42.721-07:00Like you, I try to strike a balance between allowi...Like you, I try to strike a balance between allowing my sons too much freedom/too little supervision and hovering over them to the point of stifling them. I agree with you that they need *some* freedom to explore their world in order to learn and grow.<br /><br />It can be a fine line at times. And two is a difficult age. I have found this balance easier to navigate the older my sons have gotten (they turned 3 in January).Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08872513410814268769noreply@blogger.com