Parenting is an important issue for the wellbeing and development of children. This study aimed at exploring parenting style and practices of the Gumuz community in Mandura Woreda, The study employed mixed method research approach, specifically concurrent design. Simple random sampling was used to select 222 respondents. Additionally, purposive sampling technique was employed to recruit 28 informants and focus group discussants. Quantitative data were collected through questionnaire, whereas the qualitative data were generated through FGD, KII and in- depth interview. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics - independent sample t-test, were used for quantitative data analysis. The qualitative data was analyzed using thematic analysis method. The finding revealed that authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles found to be the first and the second dominantly employed parenting styles respectively. Besides, the finding has shown that there is no significant difference between sexes of children in experiencing these parenting styles by both fathers and mothers. The qualitative finding shows that the Gumuz parents in the study area train and teach children to be supporter of their family - in both domestic and household economy, honesty, hard worker and to live in harmony with the community and other clan members. To inculcate their aspiration, parents use advising and corporal punishment as behavioral and disciplinary measures. Giving freedom for children to move around, heating by sunlight, and massaging body joints are special physical body strengthening practices. Parent–child relational practice tends to be and democratic. In conclusion, the study finding implies that while there are good practices, there are also un-recommended styles and practice that can influence the wellbeing of children and need intervention by social workers and other concerned bodies.