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How ‘snowplow parenting’ can hurt child development

Dr. Jennifer Hartstein and Jessica Lahey joined MPR News to talk about snowplow parenting, what it is and how it affects children. They also gave some guidance for overeager parents who just want their children to succeed.

Dr. Jen2019-04-17T14:45:28-04:00All Posts, Children, Over-involvement, Parenting, Videos|
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  • When to advocate for your kids

When to advocate for your child–and when to back off

It’s ridiculously hard to watch your child struggle. But being a “fixer” could hurt them more.

Dr. Jen2019-04-17T14:31:59-04:00All Posts, Articles, Over-involvement, Parenting|
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  • When your child goes to college

4 Things You Can Stop Worrying About If You Want Your Kids to Be Successful

It’s no secret that parents want their children to be successful. They’ve raised them and want to make sure they have the best opportunities in life. Different parents take this idea to different extremes, though.

Dr. Jen2019-04-17T14:32:21-04:00All Posts, Articles, Parenting|
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Dr. Jen Hartstein PsyD

Dr. Jennifer Hartstein is a nationally recognized child, adolescent and family psychologist practicing in New York City. She is a frequent contributor to news programs, including NBC’s TODAY Show and CBS’ The Early Show. Dr. Hartstein is the author of Princess Recovery: A How-to Guide for Empowering Girls to Create Their Own Happily Ever Afters.

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