Parenting on Purpose
Parenting on Purpose As a parent, the most important work you will ever do is to raise your child. At first glance, it might seem like this work is done instinctively. But parenting on purpose means consciously choosing and actively following specific parenting practices based on developmental research and data-driven best practices. Parenting intentionally requires planning and commitment, but it doesn't have to be daunting or overly complicated. An intentional parent recognizes that his or her role is to provide structure for children, set boundaries for them, and model appropriate behaviors consistently--even when their child may not want those boundaries or may struggle with them. What does it mean to parent on purpose? Parenting on purpose means being intentional about your parenting. It's a conscious decision to be aware of the needs of your child, and responding to them in ways that are thoughtful and loving. It also means being a good communicator with your child. One...
