Dr Jenna Vyas-Lee, clinical psychologist and co-founder of mental health clinic Kove, is also a firm believer that this parenting style is fuelling problems with children’s resilience. Offering an alternative to helicopter parenting, public educator and health coach Dorian Johnson recently recommended ‘air traffic controller parenting’ as a way to help build resilience in children and teens. AdvertisementWhat is ‘air traffic controller parenting’? Johnson described this parenting style as being involved, aware and protective when it matters, “but you don’t grab the controls”. They need you nearby when conditions shift so you can help them correct their course.”With this in mind, he said being an ‘air traffic controller parent’ involves:Trust.

Source: Huffington Post February 03, 2026 07:35 UTC