Takeaways from this chapter are:<br /> Authoritative parenting (warmth + rules) is the ideal approach for healthy child development. Parenthood is a journey with evolving stages, requiring parents to adapt their roles as their child grows. Abuse and neglect create toxic stress that can permanently disrupt a child’s brain development and emotional health.

I was raised under the Athletic coach parenting style, I grew up with structured rules that were always paired with clear explanations. I felt comfortable questioning or even negotiating terms. My parents likely adopted this approach because they were raised the same way and valued the results it produced in their own lives.