* **Parenting Styles: A Guide to Discipline and Guidance**
* **Beyond the Basics:

* **Authoritative parenting:** This style emphasizes setting clear boundaries and expectations, providing consistent discipline, and offering support and guidance. * **Authoritarian parenting:** This style focuses on strict rules and punishments, with little room for negotiation or explanation. * **Permissive parenting:** This style prioritizes the child’s needs and desires, often with little to no structure or boundaries.

More info: TikTok Getting a baby to sleep can be a hack, but this woman has the hack to end all hacks Share icon Image credits: chloeemolinaa When she and her partner travel, they put their baby’s crib in the shower and sleep peacefully in the main room ChloeeMolinaa begins her TikTok by telling the community that, when she and her partner travel, their baby sleeps in the shower. She goes on to explain that he sleeps in his crib in the shower and the reason for this is because, when he sleeps in the same room as his parents, he can smell them and see them and will keep them up all night.

A mother is struggling to find a suitable place for her newborn baby’s crib. She is facing challenges with finding a room that is large enough to accommodate the crib and other baby essentials. **Detailed Text:**

The mother’s journey to find the perfect space for her newborn’s crib is a testament to the universal struggle of new parents.

This statement, while seemingly innocuous, reveals a lot about the pressures and anxieties that first-time mothers face. It highlights the lack of clear guidance and support, leaving them feeling vulnerable and uncertain about their parenting choices. First-time mothers often feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information available about child care. This can be a double-edged sword, as it can be both helpful and overwhelming.

This statement highlights the common human experience of struggling to balance the demands of parenting with the realities of our own limitations. It acknowledges that even with the best intentions, we can fall short in our parenting efforts. This is a universal truth that transcends cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. The Mayo Clinic pediatric social worker further emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and understanding in navigating the challenges of parenting.

They are proactive in addressing potential issues and setting clear boundaries. This approach fosters a sense of respect and responsibility in their children. This authoritative parenting style is often contrasted with permissive and authoritarian parenting styles.

Share icon Image credits: Paul Hanaoka / Unsplash (not the actual photo) It might be too soon to pick a parenting style for these first-time parents, but they definitely seem to have a handle on finding a balance that works for everyone in the name of some precious downtime. ADVERTISEMENT What do you think of the TikToker’s parenting style? Would you let a baby sleep in the shower? Let us know your opinion in the comments! In the comments, some TikTokers asked to see the setup, others wondered about issues like mold, while one even commented that he leaves his baby to sleep in the car in the hotel parking lot

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