Parenting Styles Worksheet: Recognizing and Improving Your Approach

Instructions:

This worksheet is designed to help you reflect on and improve your parenting style. Take note of when you might fall into ineffective patterns, track your progress, and develop strategies for improvement.

Step 1: Identifying Your Parenting Style

Mark when you notice any of the following behaviors in your parenting. Be honest and note how frequently these occur:

Step 2: Set a Weekly Goal

Choose one area to improve. What is your goal for the week? Be specific and realistic.

Goal Example:

“I will manage my frustration by stepping away to take a 5-minute time-out when I feel my temper rising.”

My Weekly Goal:

Step 3: Daily Reflection

At the end of each day, reflect on whether you noticed the behavior and how you handled it.

Step 4: End-of-Week Progress Evaluation

Reflect on your progress for the week.

What did I do well this week?

Ex: “I noticed I was getting frustrated and took a time-out before raising my voice.”

What challenges did I face?

Ex: “I found it difficult to step away when the kids were arguing.”

What can I work on next week?

Ex: “I will practice deep breathing to calm down in the moment.”

Tracking Progress

Evaluate your progress over time. This can be measured both qualitatively (feelings, behavior) and quantitatively

(tracking occurrences).

Parent’s Personal Reflection:

Use this space to reflect on your emotional growth, challenges, and moments of success.

Collaborative Solutions:

If working as a team, discuss with your partner how you can support each other to avoid ineffective parenting styles. Use the space below to record shared strategies or adjustments:

By keeping track of progress and reflecting on your parenting style regularly, you can foster a more harmonious and supportive environment for your family.