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Over and Out!: A guide on Over-Parenting - Anju Desai


We live in an age where parents are more involved than ever—tracking grades, scheduling every activity, intervening in playground conflicts, and even attending job interviews with their adult children. While this hyper-involvement comes from love, it’s creating a generation of young adults who struggle with anxiety, decision-making, and resilience.


Anju Desai’s "OVER & OUT! A Guide on Over-Parenting" is a groundbreaking book that exposes the hidden dangers of modern parenting and offers a roadmap to raising confident, capable, and emotionally balanced children.


Why This Book is Essential Reading for Every Parent


Parenting has always been challenging, but today’s parents face unprecedented pressures—social media comparisons, academic rat races, and the fear of their child "falling behind." In response, many parents have become helicopter parents, snowplow parents, or even lawnmower parents, clearing every obstacle in their child’s path.

But at what cost?


Anju Desai—a seasoned parent, educator, and parenting coach—combines personal experiences, psychological research, and real-world case studies to reveal how over-parenting harms children in the long run.


Key Insights from the Book

  1. "The Only Child Syndrome" – How over-focusing on a single child creates unrealistic expectations and dependency.

  2. "I Give What I Have Not Got" – Parents unknowingly burden children with their own unfulfilled dreams and emotional baggage.

  3. "Oh My Weak Darling" – Overprotectiveness prevents kids from developing grit and problem-solving skills.

  4. "Google Gyani" – The pitfalls of relying on internet advice instead of intuition and experience.

  5. "Parenting Olympics" – The toxic competition among parents to raise "perfect" children.

  6. "Matches Not Made in Heaven" – How parental interference ruins relationships and marriages.


What Makes This Book Different?


Unlike traditional parenting books that offer rigid rules, "OVER & OUT!" encourages self-reflection and mindful parenting. Anju Desai doesn’t just highlight problems—she provides practical tools to change:


✔ The "STD Technique" (Stop, Think, Deliver) – A simple method to pause before overreacting.

✔ Digital Detox Strategies – How to reduce screen dependency (for both parents and kids).

✔ Emotional Resilience Exercises – Teaching children to handle failure and stress.

✔ Financial Wisdom for Kids – Avoiding the trap of raising entitled spenders.


Who Needs to Read This?


✅ New Parents – Before over-parenting habits take root.

✅ Exhausted Helicopter Parents – Feeling burnt out from constant control.

✅ Teachers & Mentors – To understand and support over-parented students.

✅ Adult Children of Overbearing Parents – Healing from childhood pressures.

✅ Grandparents – Bridging the gap between traditional and modern parenting.


A Message from the Author

Anju Desai writes: "Parenting is not about shielding children from life but preparing them for it. Every time we solve their problems, we steal their chance to grow. Every time we dictate their dreams, we dim their light. This book is my duty - to help parents raise strong, independent humans, not fragile dependents."


If you’ve ever wondered:

  • "Am I doing too much for my child?"

  • "Why does my teen struggle with simple decisions?"

  • "How do I break free from societal parenting pressures?"


This book has your answers.

Grab your copy today and start parenting with wisdom - not fear!




 
 
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