From Tigers to Dolphins: Exploring Diverse Parenting Styles Today
Attachment Parenting: Cultivate strong emotional bonds with your child through this approach, emphasizing responsiveness and close physical contact.
Tiger Parenting : Originating from the Chinese phrase "tiger mom," this style stresses academic excellence through strict discipline.
Montessori Parenting : Beyond education, Montessori parenting fosters independence in children, allowing self-paced exploration and learning.
Dolphin Parenting: Inspired by dolphins' playfulness, this style combines discipline and nurturing, creating a balanced and joyful atmosphere.
Authoritative Parenting: Coined by psychologist Diana Baumrind, authoritative parenting blends warmth, understanding, and clear expectations for successful outcomes.
Permissive Parenting : Explore the delicate balance between love and boundaries in permissive parenting, sometimes linked to "spoiled child syndrome." .
Helicopter Parenting: A term from the '90s, describing parents who hover over their children with good intentions but potential drawbacks.
Slow Parenting Movement: Encourages parents to savor the moment and allow children independence, avoiding rigid schedules.
Free-Range Parenting : The Free-Range Parenting movement advocates for children's independence, fostering exploration and life skill development.
Free-Range Parenting : The Free-Range Parenting movement advocates for children's independence, fostering exploration and life skill development.