Hey all! Are you ready to learn more about the different parenting styles?! Now again, we all move through different parent styles at different times of the day and during different activities. However, it is important for us as parents to be aware of our styles we are more likely to resort to in certain situations and know when we may want to try another approach! Hanen teaches that there are 7 different parenting styles!
They are:
In this blog, we are looking more closely at The Director Role. As parents, we have to run the ship and keep things moving. We plan almost everything for them (what they wear, when they sleep, when they go to bed, etc.). We have to do this to make sure our kids get what they need. But, sometimes, we take this role into our play. When the Director plays, the “direct” what the child says and does for most of the play. They determine what is said, what actions to do, how long to do them, etc. Oftentimes, parents who do this don’t’ even know they are doing it or to what extent. Children learn best when they are engaged and can lead interactions. When we step back, it gives them opportunities to try different actions and activities with toys that we may not think about, which expands on the play and learning!
Again, we all flow through all of the different styles during different times of the day, but it’s good to be aware of WHY we are doing what we are doing! Stay tuned for the next few blogs to find out more about the next style and what the outcomes can be! We can all learn a little something about ourselves and how we can better help our kids!
Let us know if you have any questions about these styles or how we can help learn more about Hanen!
~Amber