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Holiday break is creeping up, the house is chaos, and you’re one TikTok scroll away from forgetting everything on your to-do list… sound familiar?

Grab your coffee and hide with us as Kayla and Crystal break down the real difference between **helicopter parenting** (hovering 24/7) and **intentional parenting** (deliberate, thoughtful involvement). We’re talking childhood flashbacks, playground jelly wipes, banned trampolines, bike-to-school milestones, and why the internet gets full helicopter mode (true crime ruined us).

From personal stories (and plenty of laughs) to practical mom hacks, we’re figuring out how to hover when it matters, step back when it builds character, and not lose our minds on the tightrope in between. Spoiler: it’s okay to swing both ways — just don’t beat yourself up about it.

This one’s for every mom who’s ever sprinted after a kid with a forgotten permission slip… or banned a trampoline and bought a pool instead. You’re doing great. ☕

**Resources Mentioned**

- Need a mental health check-in? Call/text/chat **988** anytime (free, 24/7, confidential) → 988lifeline.org

- Caregiver burnout support:

– Mayo Clinic self-care tips: mayoclinic.org

– HelpGuide.org burnout guide

– ARCH National Respite Network (find local respite care): archrespite.org

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New episodes drop every Tuesday. If this helped you feel less alone in the mess, leave a rating/review — it helps another tired mom find us at 2 a.m.

Love y’all. Mean it. Go sip one for us. ☕✨

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