Welcome back to The Path to Peace Therapy Podcast. I'm Stephanie Buckley an AMFT Solution-Focused Therapist who specializes in ADHD, anxiety, depression. I'm also a Parenting Strategist & Bowen Family Systems Coach, a mom to a now-thriving 23-year-old neurodivergent son, and I've been married for over three decades.

The Two-CEO Problem: When Your Parenting Styles Clash

Ever feel like you're working for two bosses with completely different rules? For kids, this is the daily reality of a home with mismatched parenting styles. In this episode, I'm Stephanie Buckley, and we're breaking down why a lack of unity between parents can create confusion, anxiety, and conflict for your children.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The 4 Parenting Styles: A clear breakdown of Authoritative, Authoritarian, Permissive, and Uninvolved styles, and how each one impacts your child's development.

• The Mismatches That Cause Chaos: We explore the common conflicts that lead to triangulation, attachment dissonance, and the underdevelopment of executive functioning skills.

• From Chaos to Calm: Learn how a unified, consistent approach to leadership at home can calm your child's nervous system, strengthen your family bond, and reduce daily stress for everyone.

Listen now to gain the tools you need to lead your family with clarity and purpose.

This episode is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional evaluation or treatment. And if you want to go deeper, I do extended deep dives over on Patreon at Patreon.com/ThePathToPeaceTherapyPodcast, where I cover subjects that are too complex or sensitive to fit into this main feed. You'll find bonus episodes, scripts, and tools waiting for you there. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you never miss an episode.

Thank you for spending this time with me. If this episode was helpful, I'd love it if you shared it with a fellow parent, caregiver, or educator who might need it too. You can also subscribe to stay up to date on future episodes and check out additional tools and resources at ThePathToPeaceTherapy.com. I provide both in-person and virtual sessions for families across California.

And as always take a deep breath, give yourself some grace, and remember: peace is possible, and you don't have to do this alone.

ADHD Parenting Strategist & Family Systems Coach Creator of The Path to Peace Therapy Podcast

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