Discover your strengths in parenting

Parenting is an epic journey that demands equally of your head, your heart, and your resourcefulness!

Each parent is unique and you bring your own set of tools to the job. Choose the number that feels right for each question – there are no right or wrong answers.

I usually understand where my child's behavior is coming from.

Never

Sometimes

Always

I spend relaxed time playing and having fun with my child.

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

I could be considered ‘gushy’ with my kids - I'm very warm and expressive.

Not warm

Somewhat

Very warm

Our relationship is mostly practical, and sometimes feels distant or strained.

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Our family is emotionally reserved and sometimes critical.

Not reserved

Somewhat

Very reserved

When my child gets upset, it usually seems silly or unreasonable.

Never

Sometimes

Always

I invite my kids opinions on issues big and small.

Never

Occassionally

Always

I don’t need to explain my reasons for decisions – I’m the parent, that’s enough.

Disagree

Somewhat agree

Totally agree

There are clear rules around our house and consequences when they are broken.

Never

Sometimes

Always

We keep to a very regular routine in our house. We usually arrive on time and prepared for things we’ve planned.

No routine

Some routine

Strong routine

I have high expectations for my child’s performance.

Never

Occasionally

Always

I give in to my child’s requests, even when I don’t think it’s a good idea.

Never

Sometimes

Always

We “go with the flow” schedule-wise. We cancel or arrive late if things come up.

Not like us

Somewhat

Totally like us

My child isn't likely to rise to the top of the class.

Disagree

Agree

I know I am doing a good job as a parent.

Don't think so

Yes, 100%

My parenting tactics often do not feel effective.

Disagree

Agree

I frequently lose my cool when my child is acting up.

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

I often intervene to help things go well for my child.

Disagree

Agree

I could be called a ‘hands off’ parent. I don't get too involved.

Disagree

Agree

I have the skills to deal with new situations with my child as they arise.

Never

Sometimes

Always

I feel overwhelmed by the demands of parenting.

Never

Sometimes

Always

I often feel great joy and gratitude from parenting.

No joy

Some joy

My biggest joy

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Discover your strengths in parenting

I usually understand where my child's behavior is coming from.

I spend relaxed time playing and having fun with my child.

I could be considered ‘gushy’ with my kids - I'm very warm and expressive.

Our relationship is mostly practical, and sometimes feels distant or strained.

Our family is emotionally reserved and sometimes critical.

When my child gets upset, it usually seems silly or unreasonable.

I invite my kids opinions on issues big and small.

I don’t need to explain my reasons for decisions – I’m the parent, that’s enough.

There are clear rules around our house and consequences when they are broken.

We keep to a very regular routine in our house. We usually arrive on time and prepared for things we’ve planned.

I have high expectations for my child’s performance.

I give in to my child’s requests, even when I don’t think it’s a good idea.

We “go with the flow” schedule-wise. We cancel or arrive late if things come up.

My child isn't likely to rise to the top of the class.

I know I am doing a good job as a parent.

My parenting tactics often do not feel effective.

I frequently lose my cool when my child is acting up.

I often intervene to help things go well for my child.

I could be called a ‘hands off’ parent. I don't get too involved.

I have the skills to deal with new situations with my child as they arise.

I feel overwhelmed by the demands of parenting.

I often feel great joy and gratitude from parenting.

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