Monthly Resource: Navigating My Parenting Style

Dear Parents,

Ever feel totally overwhelmed by all the parenting advice floating around out there, especially when you’re raising a teenager? It seems like every time you turn around, there’s a new parenting style being promoted. From gentle parenting to helicopter parenting to something called panda parenting (yes, really!), the list keeps growing. With so many opinions and so much pressure, it’s hard to know what actually works, especially as your teen starts pushing for more independence. And if you and your spouse or co-parent have different ideas about how to handle it all, the tension can get real. This month, we’re talking about parenting styles. We don’t want to box you into a formula, but we do want to help you better understand how your approach impacts your teen and your relationship with them. Our hope is to encourage you to think about how your parenting reflects your faith and how biblical principles can shape the way you lead and love your teenager. Because no matter your style, a Christ-centered foundation brings wisdom, peace, and grace into the often-messy world of parenting teens. CLICK HERE to download the “Self Evaluation of how I’m Parenting My Teen” Worksheet, click below to watch the Parenting Style Video, or reach out to Eric at Eric@CrossRoadsMB.org with any questions of follow-up you would like to have and watch the video below for more.