One of the hardest tasks as a parent is to let your child fall. Both figuratively and literally. We want to show them everything we know and we want to safeguard them from the possible hurt, harm, and discomfort they encounter. Preventing harm is of utmost importance. Preventing hurt can be important too. Preventing discomfort may do our kids a disservice. I am a helicopter mom. Before I had my son, I agreed with the negative connotations of the term. As a pediatric physical