7 Parent Types

What Type of Parent Are You?

Here are the seven parent types and the secrets of their success. You will almost certainly identify with one or more of them, and you may even spot your friends here. What type of parent are you? Click below on any of the parent types to find out!

Are You a Pause Parent?

Pause Parents stay quiet and don’t over react in a crisis.

Are You a Cheerleader Parent?

Cheerleader Parents focus on their child’s good points.

Are You a Tuned-In Parent?

Tuned-In Parents understand the feelings behind their child’s behaviour.

Are You a Physical Parent?

Physical Parents know that when their child feels well he will usually behave well.

Are You a Sorted Parent?

Sorted Parents are forward thinkers and stay one step ahead of their child.

Are You a Commando Parent?

Commando Parents have natural authority and get things done without shouting or nagging.

Are You a Laid-Back Parent?

Laid-Back Parents encourage their child to do things for himself.

We’ve discovered there is no one right way to do it, but these Seven unique parenting styles can help anyone to be a better parent. Once you know what you are already doing right you can:

• Ditch the guilt
• Build on your strengths
• Boost your confidence
• Feel inspired to try new ideas
• Solve common everyday problems and even complicated parenting issues.

Still not sure what type of parent you are? Click on any of the blue parent type links above to find out!

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