

Trusted Expertise
Over 48 years of proven parenting and teaching strategies.
Flexible Learning
Accessible via audios, eBooks, and online courses.
Positive Approach
Builds loving relationships with firm yet caring guidance.
What will you Learn
Identify the three parenting styles and understand their impact on kids.
Transition from a controlling or overbearing style to a more empowering, consultant approach.
Foster responsibility and independence by setting the right boundaries and offering appropriate guidance.
Build a strong, trusting relationship with your child based on mutual respect and support.
Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills to help your child navigate challenges.
Promote emotional resilience and confidence through empathetic communication and support.
Discover the Parenting Style That Builds Independence
Helicopters, Drill Sergeants, and Consultants helps parents raise responsible, self-reliant children. Dr. Charles Fay explains three parenting styles—helicopter, drill sergeant, and consultant—and guides parents toward the consultant approach, which fosters accountability, independence, and self-confidence.
This program provides practical strategies to create a positive environment where kids are encouraged to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and grow into capable individuals. Perfect for parents looking to move away from overbearing or permissive tendencies, it offers clear guidance for raising confident, well-prepared children.