How does this parenting style really play out in practical ways?
Authoritative Parenting
When we were young boys living in Australia, our dad was a concert promoter. On one particular tour he lost everything – our house, our car, our family’s life savings.
During this time of the year, our culture floats various definitions and examples of love towards our children. Use these activities and ideas to create a meaningful Valentine’s Day for your whole family.
“A grateful heart is a beginning of greatness. It is an expression of humility. It is a foundation for the development of such virtues as prayer, faith, courage, contentment, happiness, love, and well-being.” – James E. Faust
Your kids will grow to be more healthy and resilient as you start parenting with a clear understanding of what your real job is.
Parenting isn’t for the faint-at-heart.
Nurturing gratitude doesn’t always come easy. It’s an intentional part of parenting, and an important trait every family can cultivate.
Having a wild child can bring the eyes of judgment in every aisle of the grocery store. More discipline is not always the best answer. Explore how love, respect, grace, and forgiveness can equip you as you respond to your wild child.
It’s often the hardest to give your teens what they need the most. Letting go and giving greater independence to your kids as they grow
There’s no magic formula to raising children. There are, however, time tested principles.