What is lighthouse parenting?

Lighthouse parenting is a style of parenting which, as its name suggests, considers the parent to be a lighthouse by providing steady, reliable guidance and support to a child. Lighthouse parents believe in giving their child unconditional love, but they also set boundaries and disapprove of unacceptable behaviour.

Lighthouse parenting nurtures and protects children, while encouraging them to learn, grow and develop independence, whilst giving them the freedom to make their own mistakes.