Nature vs nurture
Temperament is something we’re born with. It’s the nature side of things. Research shows us nurture also plays a key role in how we manage feelings and navigate relationships. This is where parenting comes into the equation. How a caregiver engages during these early years has a huge impact on the foundations we lay.
What is “good” parenting?
Research shows parenting simply needs to be good enough most of the time, rather than ‘perfect’, to develop healthy emotional and social wellbeing. This is, of course, because despite what social media suggests, perfect parenting does not exist.