Becoming a Parent: Entering Your Authority Era

Send us Fan Mail What does it actually look like to parent with authority? In this episode, Val and her husband, Jaime, talk about the Authority Stage of Parenting, one of the stages Ellen Galinsky describes in her work on the stages of parenthood. Val and Jaime look back on their own parenting experience and share what it was like to set boundaries, make the tough calls, and guide their kids while figuring out the difference between authority control. They talk honestly about what worked, what didn’t, and some of the practical things they did along the way. It’s a real-life conversation about learning to lead your kids with confidence while still keeping connection at the center. Whether you’re in the middle of this stage or looking back on it yourself, we hope you’ll find some encouragement, practical ideas, and maybe a few moments that sound familiar. CDC Milestone Tracker App: https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/milestones-app/index.html BabySparks - Developmental Tracker & Online Learning for Parents: https://babysparks.com/ Harvard's Center for the Developing Child: Three Core Concepts in Early Development: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/videos/three-core-concepts-in-early-development/ Building Social-Emotional Skills at Home: https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/building-social-emotional-skills-at-home