Thought this would be useful for some of our GC audience:
Washington Post online chat
Back to School: How Not to Be a Helicopter Parent
Thursday, August 14 at 1 p.m. ET
As the school year approaches, many parents will be sending their kids away to college or to school for the first time. Helen Johnson, author of "Don't Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money," will be online to offer advice about loosening your grip with grace.