2. Competitive Parenting WHEN PUSH COMES TO SHOVE CreatingHealthySchools.biz

3. “I’m a firm believer in starting them young.” CreatingHealthySchools.biz

4. “Look, quit making excuses. You’re in kindergarten now. If you ever hope to see grade one, you gotta buckle down.” CreatingHealthySchools.biz

5. “Good news Mom. I got into the college of your choice.” CreatingHealthySchools.biz

6. Overparenting in the News… Helicopter moms, heading for a crash By Margaret K. Nelson July 4, 2010; B02 The popular euphemism, “helicopter moms,” is headed for a crash landing. Studies indicate that this new way modern parents raise their kids is as damaging to them as it is their offspring. Social scientists say it must stop now. CreatingHealthySchools.biz

7. Overparenting in the News… Hovering 'Helicopter Parents' Can Impede Child’s Ability to Play Science Daily, Sept. 8, 2011 - Parental safety concerns may prevent children from getting good exercise, according to a new North Carolina State University study that examined how families use neighborhood parks. CreatingHealthySchools.biz

8. Overparenting in the News… Dad sues school district after son is punished for cheating A father is suing his son's Northern California school district for throwing the boy out of an honors English class after he was caught cheating. The sophomore at Sequoia High School in Redwood City copied someone else's essay, which aside from being just plain wrong, also goes against the "honesty pledge" students sign at the beginning of the class. CreatingHealthySchools.biz

9. Studies have been conducted… Early Specialization in Youth Sport: A requirement for adult expertise? “The role of early specialization in the development of sport expertise is a point of contention among researchers.” High Ability Studies, Vol. 14, No. 1, June 2003/Baker, J CreatingHealthySchools.biz

10. Children Succeed With Character, Not Test Scores Author Paul Tough says parents should focus less on SAT and IQ scores, and more on fostering grit, curiosity and character in their kids. He argues that attachment is important in the first few years, but parents need to know when to step back and let their kids learn through trial and error. CreatingHealthySchools.biz