The Four Types of Parent Time

Time-management coach Julie Morgenstern provides parents with a blueprint for parenthood, which includes for aspects of raising a human being. Together, they spell out the acronym PART — as in doing your part:

• Provide (basic needs of food, clothing, shelter, safety, education, money)

• Arrange (schedules, transportation, paperwork, activities, social life)

• Relate (listening, soothing, reflecting, talking, enjoying, playing)

• Teach (values, life skills, self-control, social skills)