What type of disciplinarian are you? Before I had kids I thought I would be the “tough one,” but I hate to admit I do give in more easily than daddy does.

My sister, Rebeca, and I just got into this conversation yesterday. She is a second-grade teacher and doesn’t tolerate much (you wouldn’t either with that many kids.) She is also the stepmom to a 7-year-old boy, whose daddy is much more lenient.

Even though mom and dads have different parenting styles, this article stresses the need for parents to work as a team.

For the most part, we agree on “timeouts” for Summer. My biggest beef is when Scott sends her straight to timeout without a warning. I think at her age she needs a warning first (except for hitting, which we do not tolerate.)

I’m a big believer in consistency too. One thing I have learned in the past few years: If you give in once, be prepared to do it again and again.