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4 Different Parenting Mindsets

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With all of the various forms of parenting advice out there it can be overwhelming to know what you're supposed to do in tricky moments.

Here is a breakdown of 4 different parenting mindsets to help you identify choices based on your actual parenting goals.

1. Power and control mindset "my job is to teach you to submit"

2. Behavioral mindset "my job is to teach you how to act"

3. Permissive mindset "my job is to make you feel comfortable"

4. Attachment mindset "my job is to be a secure base and a safe haven for you to use as I guide you as you grow and learn about the world"

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