10 Ways to Stop Micromanaging Your Kids Before You Become a Permanent Helicopter Parent

Christie Barnes, author of The Paranoid Parents Guide, recognizes that although a parent's controlling behavior comes from a place of love, some moms and dads need to learn other ways to express that care. "There's almost a feeling that if you're not worrying enough, there must be something wrong with you. Worrying feels like love," Barnes told CNN.