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Hello Modern Parents!

If you've ever wondered, "Am I doing this parenting thing right?", this week is for you! I'm diving into the ever-spicy debate: Traditional vs. Modern Parenting. And, trust me, there's no fence-sitting allowed. 🚫

I've got not one, not two, but THREE resources for you to really sink your teeth into.

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📊 Step 1: Discover Your Parenting Style—Take the Quiz!​

Let's get straight to it: Are you a traditionalist at heart or do you march to the beat of the modern parenting drum? Or maybe, just maybe, you're somewhere delightfully in-between. My quick, 8-question quiz will give you aha-moment insights into your unique approach to parenting.

​👉 Take the quiz now and hit 'reply' to share your results—I’m all ears! 👂

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🎧 Step 2: This Week's Podcast—Be the Parenting Superstar You Are

After you discover your style, hop over to this week’s podcast episode. It's going to be your perfect companion guide, illuminating why your parenting style is already fabulous.

🎧Here's a Peek Inside Today's Episode:

• [3:06] My results of The Traditional vs. Modern Parenting Quiz: I spill the beans on my own parenting style, and let's just say, it might surprise you.
• [4:31] Introduction to The Five Pillars of Modern Parenting: No matter if you're a traditional, modern, or flexi-parent, discover why you need the right tools to navigate the complexities of raising kids and teens today.
• [6:15] Modern Parenting Pillar #1: Turn your personal passions, values, and beliefs into your Parenting GPS: Dive into the PVBs—your unique blend of interests and principles—and learn how they can guide you.
• [12:22] Pillar #2: Effective Discipline Strategies that Teach Life Lessons: Say goodbye to outdated punishment models and hello to strategies that are both loving and effective.
• [15:14] Pillar #3: How to Forge a Strong and Positive Parent-Child Connection: Create a bond that's more robust than any Wi-Fi connection out there.
• [21:06] Pillar #4: The Art of Balancing Online Time with Offline Time: Navigate the slippery slope of screen time versus time spent on worthwhile activities.
• [29:58] Pillar #5: Secrets to Nurturing Internal Motivation: Unlock your child or teen's intrinsic drives for a motivated and happy life.

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📘 Step 3: Your Action Plan—The Ultimate Guide

After getting enlightened by the quiz and podcast, the cherry on top is the Ultimate Guide to Parenting Styles & The 5 Pillars That Make Them All Work.

👉 Download and print the guide, because tangible steps lead to real-life miracles.

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💪 This Week’s Big Goal

This week is about YOU—understanding your parenting style, falling in love with it, and then, using the Five Pillars of Modern Parenting to elevate your game. Because when you're raising young people in this modern world, you need modern tools, regardless of your parenting style.

My aim? To empower you to be confident in your parenting choices, strengthen that irreplaceable parent-child bond, and set your child or teen on the path to a fabulous life based on their innate strengths and interests.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s get quizzing, listening, and implementing! 🚀

Cheers to your empowered parenting journey! 🥂

Warmly,
~ Dr. Becca Ballinger

Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform:

​iTunes | Amazon Music | Spotify | iHeart Radio | My Show Notes​​​