Worried You're a Lawnmower Parent? Follow These Steps to Nip It in the Bud

Rather than rushing to the school to bring a forgotten piece of homework or a water bottle that they just need for their lunch, try the tough-love route and teach them to learn from the mistake. Sure, they might straight up beg you to bring it, but you're just going to be making the same trip next week when they forget it again. Although it can sometimes be hard to tell your child no, learning by trial and error exists for a reason.