The phrase "helicopter mom" refers to a parent, usually a mother, who is overly protective and constantly hovers around their child, making sure they are always safe and involved in their lives. Full definition
I refuse to be an over-bearing helicopter mom who polices every morsel entering my kids» mouths. (allthenourishingthings.com)
Why Helicopter Mom and Just Plane Dad is a Top Parenting Blog: This blog's practical and fun advice on raising children from baby to teen makes it a great read for parents of kids in all age groups. (creditdonkey.com)
But even the best helicopter moms and dads have nothing on the burying beetle. (sciencemag.org)