Regardless of a preferred parenting style, each parent should be looked at as an individual. Knowing the dominant style can help a parent educator understand where the parent is coming from, but it isn't the full story. The parent educator should also consider what transitions a family may be facing. For example, perhaps a developmental change in the child is calling for a change in parenting style. By addressing the individual parent, the parent educator can help navigate the upcoming change.
Parenting styles are broad categories that can overlap, shift, mix, and change over time.
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