Lighthouse is On But Nobody’s Home

“There’s no question that many American parents desperately need more support. Yet the surgeon general is missing one important strategy that is within the control of every parent: a look in the mirror. What if the ways in which we are parenting are making life harder on our kids and harder on us? What if by doing less, parents would foster better outcomes for children and parents alike?” The Atlantic (Gift Article): Lighthouse Parents Have More Confident Kids. “Sometimes, the best thing a parent can do is nothing at all.” (I’m a sucker for the rare article than can make me feel like I’m overachieving as a parent.)