Since 1992, Parents Toolshop® is the only parenting program that has taught there are 5 parenting styles and was the first parenting program to call the style research has identified to be most effective the "Balanced" parenting style, coining the term. See the research and theory that support this unique approach, which blends Adler's personality priorities and parenting style research...and how current research now validates what Parents Toolshop® has always taught.