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Aug 26, 2025 12 min

When Partners Parent Differently: Creating a Unified Team

from Talking FACS Hosted by UK FCS Extension

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development Season 8, Episode 9 On this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley talks with Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development, about what to do when partners parent differently. They explain the four parenting styles (authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, uninvolved), share research insights , and emphasize that differing styles can complement one another. Key takeaways include practical strategies for parenting as a team: compromise without one person losing communicate regularly avoid putting children in the middle disagree privately support each other’s strengths, and involve grandparents consistently. The episode also highlights extension parenting classes as a resource to learn your style and grow together as parents. Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about any of the topics discussed on Talking FACS. Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Extension Website Facebook Instagram FCS Learning Channel

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  1. 0:07 Introduction to Parenting Styles
  2. 0:55 Understanding Parenting Differences
  3. 3:59 Strategies for Effective Co-Parenting
  4. 6:46 The Importance of Unified Parenting
  5. 9:48 Enhancing Parenting Through Education
  6. 10:57 The Beauty of Parenting Differences

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