Originally Posted by Heidi:
Absolutely not a helicopter parent here!
I have never lifted my child onto any piece of climbing equipment, or commented on well they did it. The reward for trying is the accomplishment, not me yelling "oooh...you're awesome". If I have to help them up there, they shouldn't be on it. I just tell them "when your body is ready, you'll be able to do it...keep trying" Some of my older dck's want to "help" their little buddies...not allowed!
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I love helping my kids up on stuff so they can have fun just like their big sister. But everyone has their own way i suppose, i also have the "you're fine, walk it off" mentality too, so it goes both ways. Depends