coddle
Definitions
To treat someone in an indulgent or overprotective way.
To cook something, such as an egg, in water just below the boiling point.
Examples
You should not coddle the child every time he cries, or he will never learn to be independent.
The manager tends to coddle his employees, which prevents them from developing necessary problem-solving skills.
It is a mistake to coddle yourself when you are trying to build the discipline required for a new fitness routine.