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Episode Synopsis
Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development
Season 8, Episode 9
On this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley talks with Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development, about what to do when partners parent differently. They explain the four parenting styles (authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, uninvolved), share research insights , and emphasize that differing styles can complement one another.
Key takeaways include practical strategies for parenting as a team:
compromise without one person losing
communicate regularly
avoid putting children in the middle
disagree privately
support each other’s strengths, and
involve grandparents consistently.
The episode also highlights extension parenting classes as a resource to learn your style and grow together as parents.
Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about any of the topics discussed on Talking FACS.
Kentucky Extension Offices
UK FCS Extension
Website
Facebook
Instagram
FCS Learning Channel
Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development
Season 8, Episode 9
On this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley talks with Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development, about what to do when partners parent differently. They explain the four parenting styles (authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, uninvolved), share research insights , and emphasize that differing styles can complement one another.
Key takeaways include practical strategies for parenting as a team:
compromise without one person losing
communicate regularly
avoid putting children in the middle
disagree privately
support each other’s strengths, and
involve grandparents consistently.
The episode also highlights extension parenting classes as a resource to learn your style and grow together as parents.
Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about any of the topics discussed on Talking FACS.
Kentucky Extension Offices
UK FCS Extension
Website
FCS Learning Channel
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