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Home » Parenting » Lighthouse Parenting and Navigating Teen Independence

Lighthouse Parenting and Navigating Teen Independence

March 5, 2021 by Diane Hoffmaster Leave a Comment

Last Updated on March 5, 2021 by Diane Hoffmaster

This post about the lighthouse parenting style is made possible with support from the Center for Parent and Teen Communication, part of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. All opinions are my own.

Navigating teen independence isn't easy. Parenting teenagers and college-aged kids is a bit of an emotional roller coaster and one that I am currently navigating with my own two kids. I am thrilled that resources like the Center for Parent and Teen Communication are available when I have questions. CPTC provides science-based strategies to support healthy family relationships. Want great parenting advice to navigate your way through the teen years and beyond? Sign up for CPTC’s 100-word, daily parenting tip newsletter for parenting tips in small bites!

stylized drawing of a lighthouse as a balance to represent the lighthouse parenting style

Why Lighthouse Parenting Caught My Attention

Helicopter parenting. Free-Range Parenting. With so many parenting styles, how do you find the 'right' one to raise your kids by? 

Lighthouse parenting caught my attention because of the idea of balance. Both of my kids are in college. It's vital that I find balance between guiding them towards a safe and stable future and letting them make mistakes occasionally, so they learn vital life lessons.

My job as a 'lighthouse' is to provide guidance, protection, and a 'light' to lead the way. But I can't steer the boat for them. No matter how much I want to!

family of parents and teenagers on the beach

Get More Teen Parenting Tips

Watch the one-minute video about the lighthouse parenting style HERE. 

In fact, check out ALL the great animations available that give great parenting tips in less than a minute on the Center for Parent and Teen Communication website. Watch all 6 animations here and let me know which is your favorite!  

 

Diane Hoffmaster

Diane is a professional blogger and nationally certified pharmacy technician at Good Pill Pharmacy.  She has two college aged kids, one husband and more pets than she will admit to. She earned her BS in Microbiology at the University of New Hampshire  but left her career in science to become a stay at home mom. Years of playing with LEGO and coloring with crayons had her craving a more grown up purpose to her life and she began blogging and freelance writing full time.  You can learn more about her HERE.

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