As devoted moms and dads, we want our kids to thrive — and we’ll do anything in our parental power to see that our children lead happy, healthy, and successful lives. Of course, sometimes all our extra efforts can backfire. With graduation season in full swing..parents you need to take a look at doing everything for your kids as they embark on a life without you every single day. You may be damaging your relationship…..welcome doctor elizabeth o’brien from the utc counseling office. We laugh about helicopter parents as they are called but it’s all too real.