Parenting Children, Parenting Styles and Fatherhood

Parenting Children

Becoming a parent is a great responsibility! Unfortunately, children do not come with an instruction book, but the good news is that there are effective methods parents can use to raise successful kids.

8 Steps to Positively Discipline

Parenting Styles

Periodically it is good for a parent to step back and ask yourself some questions.

• What style of parent am I? Do you tend to err on the side of fighting and yelling? Are you always giving in because it is easier to let children have their way? Or is your parenting style respectful and positive? Being respectful and positive helps children become more responsible, honest, and better decision makers.

• What do I plan to do to improve the relationship I have with my child? Use this worksheet to help you look at how you interact with your child and ways you might consider your parent-child relationships.

• Am I managing anger? What makes you feel angry: Busy schedules? Financial worries? Work? Unruly children? Difficult relationships? It is important to recognize what triggers anger and remember that we usually take out our anger on those we love the most.

Fatherhood - A Word About Fathers

Dads, especially those who grew up without a father present in the home, may feel inadequate about what it means to be a great dad.

Great dads show affection and appreciation, are involved, and take time for their children and family. Being a great dad is a skill that can be learned.