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About Ranjani Krishnamurthy

Hailing from a joint family, Ranjani is a software professional graduated to an entrepreneur and a mother of two. Having observed different ways of parenting from close quarters and with personal interactions with a lot of people from various walks of life, she swears by Jill Churchill's famous quote: "There is no way to be a perfect parent but a million ways to be a great one!" On that note, she aims to connect with all great parents and contribute with her experiences and learning to make parenting worthy of cherishing and celebrating.

Lawnmower Parenting: What It is and How to Avoid It

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(This article is part of the Positive Parenting FAQ series. Get free article updates here.)

Main-Image-lawnmower-parenting-copy.jpgLawnmower parenting.

Isn’t it a cool term? Wait till you know what it means.

Lawnmower parenting is when parents turn into ninjas for their children and mow down every obstacle or challenge that could possibly occur in their lives so that their precious little ones don’t have to face even a tiny bit of discomfort.

Of course, it is only natural for parents to be protective of their children and to shield them from problems. But this instinct itself turns into a problem that could rob the children of their resilience. You and I have done it, albeit unknowingly, in our earnestness to give our children the best possible upbringing. [Read more…]