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What is authoritative parenting and is it a style you want to try? We spoke to an expert and here’s all you need to know

Authoritative parenting might not be what you think it is - our expert told us everything there is to know about the method, and why it's so wildly different to authoritarian parenting. read more

What's the Difference Between Authoritarian and Authoritative Parenting—Plus, Which One Is Best?

But three parenting styles have actually been around since the 1960s, and two of them—authoritative vs. authoritarian—sound similar but are very different, in reality. "Diana Baumrind is a ... read more

What's Wrong with Gentle Parenting?

Gentle parenting promotes key ingredients of authoritative parenting. Defined generally as a blend of parental warmth and firm limits, authoritative parenting has long been considered in ... read more

What Can Having Pets Teach You About Parenting?

A dog isn’t a “starter kid,” but with the right amount of self-awareness, raising one does have things to teach future parents of humans. read more

Jessica Page: Which of the four types of parenting are you?

The man in charge of WA’s thinning blue line recently joined thousands of parents in walking the tightrope of parental discipline. read more

How Parents Can Heal Rifts with Their Adult Children

Repairing a broken parent-adult child relationship is possible if both sides approach it earnestly and honestly ... read more

Bad parenting: How to tell if a parent is controlling

There are three types of parenting styles; authoritative, authoritarian and neglectful. Authoritative parents maintain a healthy power dynamic with the child; they nurture, protect and correct. read more

3 Science-Backed Tips For Parents To Connect Better With Their Children

Understand the difference between being an authoritarian parent and being an authoritative parent. Authoritarian parenting. This style of parenting exhibits a rigid and controlling demeanor ... read more

Parents are most effective when working side-by-side

When approaching how to deal with misbehaviour, it's important that different parenting styles align, writes Helen O'Callaghan ... read more

The impact of parenting styles on adolescent mental health

Understanding the diverse effects of parenting styles on children's mental health, including resilience and emotional regulation, is essential for cul ... read more