When parenting styles differ
Month 11, week 4
If you
are raising a child with a partner, your parenting styles may differ. When you
don't agree on what's best for your child, finding common ground can be a real
challenge.
If you
and your partner have different parenting styles, here are some tips you can
try to find a solution:
- Talk about the expectations you both have. Write them down as needed and review them periodically.
- Check each other daily on important family matters so no one is left out.
- Clearly describe and discuss the type of rules and discipline you consider important.
- -Help each other know when to get up and when to leave. These choices are sometimes difficult.
- Discuss each other's fears and concerns that cause concern and anxiety.
- Try to resolve differences in private so that your child is not embarrassed, worried or worried.
Your baby's development this week
At
this stage, imitation is a very important part of how your little one learns.
This is when you are likely to see your child repeat what you said or did to
grandma or friends. Therefore, it is important to be especially attentive to
your own behavior.
Here's
what they're working on right now:
- Use objects correctly, for example, talking into a telephone receiver or combing hair with a comb;
- Learn to find and look at the correct picture when naming the picture
- Start using exclamations like "oh-oh!"
- Wave and say "hi" or "bye"
- Babbling with an inflection
11th month, 4th week tips
- Clarify points of contention between you and your partner so that both of you know exactly what needs to be resolved.
- Try not to discuss your differences in front of your child. If it still happens, be sure to resolve the conflict in front of them.
- Work to find a compromise in areas where you disagree. Make sure it's something you can not only live with, but consistently follow.
- Divide responsibilities. If you and your partner have a plan for who does what, this can help prevent conflict.
- Be a united front by setting the rules for your child. If you are unclear or inconsistent, it may confuse your child as to what is expected.
- Working together to find solutions. Remember that your child is learning to resolve disagreements the same way you resolve conflicts.
- If your disagreements are seriously affecting your
relationship, seek help. The better your relationship with your partner, the
smoother your family will be.