The types of parenting styles vary based on cultural backgrounds, upbringings, & familial dynamics. Here are some of the most used styles.

Permissive parenting is characterised by high warmth and low demands, creating a nurturing environment where children ...

While newfangled names for parenting styles, from tiger to panda, tend to conjure images of an unruly zoo, most are just trendy spins on one of four basic styles that have been referred to by ...

Many parents struggle to distinguish between permissive and gentle parenting, often confusing these two distinct approaches. Both styles emphasise warmth and responsiveness, yet they differ ...

Since children do not come with manuals, parents often struggle to determine how to raise mentally strong, well-rounded and successful kids. Some parents are strict, while others are lenient. Some are ...

Who is the best kind of parent? There are four common parenting styles and one wins the title. The “authoritative” style — holding a child to high and firm expectations while still nurturing the ...

Have you ever found yourself saying yes to your child’s 15th unreasonable request of the day, just to avoid a meltdown? Maybe you’ve agreed to read “just one more story” three times in a row, ...

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When it comes to parenting these days, there are a lot of buzzy words out there: FAFO, commando, free-range, gentle parenting—the list goes on. Each specific parenting style, whether it has a cutesy ...