What parenting values do you care about?

Parenting can be full of challenges and second guessing ourselves. There are so many parenting styles and philosophies out there that it can become too overwhelming to know which one fits your family best. One important component in this search is knowing which values mean the most for you and your family.

Take this quiz to see start exploring what values might influence your parenting style.

What does this phrase mean to you? "Many Hands Make Light Work"

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If more people help, then everyone doesn't have to work so hard

We’re all in this together and I would help someone, because I know I would appreciate it

At the end of the day, feeling like you helped out with the work that was done is fulfilling

Jumping in where you are needed can lead to new experiences and understanding

We should always offer to chip in when someone is in need.

What does this phrase mean to you? "Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover"

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Accepting everyone with open arms and kindness no matter how they present

Entering experiences with an open mind is the best way to live

No matter our differences, we are responsible for making things work

We have more similarities than we think and can always find common ground

Being anxious about someone you don’t know yet is not a worthy way to spend energy

What does this phrase mean to you? "Don't Burn A Candle At Both Ends"

Asking for help from others is okay and should be encouraged more often

Give someone help when they seem overwhelmed and ask for help when you need it

Understanding and maintaining boundaries is essential to self care and preventing exhaustion

Sometimes excitement and adventure should be put on pause

Working smarter not harder will get me through this

What does this phrase mean to you? "Mistakes Happen"

How can I work harder to avoid them next time?

We are all human and everyone makes mistakes

Beating yourself up for a mistake is not healthy

When trying/learning new things mistakes happen. It comes with the territory

We should be compassionate to ourselves and others when there are mistakes

What does this phrase mean to you? "You'll Catch More Flies With Honey Than Vinegar"

Bringing people together requires recognizing our commonalities

Why be mean when you can be nice?

If you want people to work well together, you must be a good leader

Energy is best spent cultivating positive relationships

We can attract people when we are open to how others experience things

What does this phrase mean to you? "A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss"

Sometimes you have to leave a place to have adventure and experience

A sense of belonging is important for a happy, healthy life

Growing a community is more important than being alone

Cultivating a home where people want to gather is important

It is important to be stable in a place and build a sense of home and familiarity

Helpfulness, Warmth, Kindness, Forgiveness, Understanding

You constantly find yourself thinking -and telling your kids- "kill them with kindness." You believe that the world would be a much better place if everyone would show a little more compassion to one another.

These may appear in helping yourself or your child develop self compassion, helping with sibling and friend squabbles to play fair or in mediating a talk to help both sides understand one another. Perhaps you find yourself withholding judgment because you feel it is best to come from a place of understanding and kindness.

You may find it distressing when you perceive your child's actions to be thoughtless, judgmental or selfish. Just remember, lead through modeling instead of reacting through fear. They will continue to grow and develop and your unconditional love and understanding will be a part of that.