describe your parenting style? - Page 2

[sunnmama]

It's a mix of laidback and straightforward. I'm a "big picture" parent. I'm handsoff for the little stuff, and no-nonsense about the big stuff. We use a differentiation between "kid decisions" and "parent decisions", with continually more shifting toward the "kid decision" column as they grow older.

[*bejeweled*]

I try to say "yes" more than I say "no". I try to be warm and nurturing and forgiving. I try to give her all of my love and attention. I try to set clear boundaries so that she knows what to expect. I try to say "sorry" when I'm wrong.

[hottmama]

I think of my parenting style as practical parenting.
I attachment parent babies because it makes sense-- it maximizes their health and minimizes their disruptiveness. I try to think of the Continuum Concept once they are mobile, with them crawling off my lap, learning to walk and climb up and down stairs, self-feeding, etc. I think children, once past toddlerhood, will live up to your expectations so I expect them to behave well in public, to have good manners, to be kind, respectful, and obedient. And if they don't live up to those expectations there are consequences so that they can do better next time. I also think of myself as a free-range mom.

[holyhelianthus]

Originally Posted by hottmama

I think of my parenting style as practical parenting.
I attachment parent babies because it makes sense-- it maximizes their health and minimizes their disruptiveness. I try to think of the Continuum Concept once they are mobile, with them crawling off my lap, learning to walk and climb up and down stairs, self-feeding, etc. I think children, once past toddlerhood, will live up to your expectations so I expect them to behave well in public, to have good manners, to be kind, respectful, and obedient. And if they don't live up to those expectations there are consequences so that they can do better next time. I also think of myself as a free-range mom.

I like this.

[prothyraia]

Let's see...

1. Babies and children are human beings and worthy of respect.
2. Infants and small children don't realize they live in the twentyfirst century. All babies are cave-babies. What Would Cave Momma Do?
3. Say "yes" as often as you can, but when you need to set a limit, do so firmly, with confidence, and without guilt.
4. Do what is necessary to preserve your own sanity as well as your physical and emotional well being.

[nwatt]

Originally Posted by micah_mae_

Instinctual? That's what I usually say if someone asks.

Ditto.

[Drummer's Wife]

Originally Posted by prothyraia

Let's see...

1. Babies and children are human beings and worthy of respect.
2. Infants and small children don't realize they live in the twentyfirst century. All babies are cave-babies. What Would Cave Momma Do?
3. Say "yes" as often as you can, but when you need to set a limit, do so firmly, with confidence, and without guilt.
4. Do what is necessary to preserve your own sanity as well as your physical and emotional well being.

I really like this.

[InstinctiveMom]

Let's see...

1. Babies and children are human beings and worthy of respect.
2. Infants and small children don't realize they live in the twentyfirst century. All babies are cave-babies. What Would Cave Momma Do?
3. Say "yes" as often as you can, but when you need to set a limit, do so firmly, with confidence, and without guilt.
4. Do what is necessary to preserve your own sanity as well as your physical and emotional well being.

Well said, prothyraia!

My style is much the same. I've found that it has adapted as my kids have grown. I put a lot of stock in what my instincts tell me (hence, my username). "slightly crunchy AP mama" has been my tagline for close to a decade now and I still think it is a fitting description.

[2lilsweetfoxes]

I'd go with "in-between": too mainstream to be crunchy and too crunchy to be mainstream. I try to take my children's desires into consideration, but DH and I have final say in all matters (DD wants to stay up until midnight. She has school tomorrow and needs to be up at 6:30 am. She needs 8-9 hours of sleep to be 'functional'. Ergo, she goes to bed no later than 9:30-10:00. End of story. No arguments. No negotiation.) We use both cloth and disposable diapers. I wear my baby and we use a stroller. We eat a mainly whole-foods gluten-free diet. But, I'm not adverse to a small amount of candy or treats...

[Super_mommy]

I am a "Go with a flow" mom.

[MichAnne]

It's hard to explain my parenting style.

Im a SAHM, my husband works for the railroad, so his schedule is all over the place. (on call :@)

She has meals at regular times, and healthy snacks in between. She has a bed time (its not super strict, but we try and have her in bed between 730 and 830, this also depends on the day shes had)

I dont follow a particular method of parenting, I just kinda go with the flow i guess!

Because of my husbands work schedule, its hard to stay within a routine, but we try!