Joyous Minds

Psychological consultancy

PARENTING

Types of parenting styles

•Of all the parenting styles, “authoritative” is considered as the best parenting style nurturing children with warmth, feedback and support

• Other parenting styles: “helicopter parenting” (over involvement in child’s life), “free range parenting” (working in the best interest of the child)

Positive parenting

•Continual relationship of a parent and child to foster positive development

•To guide, lead, teach, nurture, support and empower your child

•Awareness of his/her emotions

•Actively listen and connect with your child

Child’s positive development & self-growth

•Parental supervision

•Enhancing child’s self-esteem & confidence

•Good support system

•Positive role model

•Setting boundaries

•Using effective communication

•Encouraging positive behaviour